Common Milkweed Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In late fall, direct sow Asclepias Syriaca seeds just below the surface. Germination will take place in the spring, after the last frost. When the seedlings appear, thin to the strongest plant; seedlings usually do not survive transplanting, since they resent any disturbance of their roots. For spring planting, mix the common milkweed plant seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 30 days before direct sowing.
Growing: Though this plant can tolerate some dryness, occasional watering may be necessary. The flowers attract bees and butterflies, especially monarch butterflies. Deer avoid this plant. This plant will reseed itself and often spreads extensively in the wild.
Harvesting: This makes a striking cut flower. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened. Keep in mind that the milky sap is mildly toxic and can irritate the skin.
Seed Saving: After the plant finishes flowering, 3-4" narrow pods will form. Be sure to harvest the pods before they split and the silky fluff carries the seeds away on the wind. As soon as the Asclepias Syriaca seeds inside the pod ripen to their mature brown color, remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Split open the pods and take out the silky seed material. Remove the fluff from the seeds. Store the common milkweed plant seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Asclepias syriaca
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Mountain, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,900
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 36 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Building a Buter fly acre.
Great Seeds !! Everwilde Farms Inc. is my go to place for some great seeds, been here a few times and will return. Great products and good price too.
Milkweed
I'm so excited to try these in the spring. I would love to attract the monarch butterflies.
Delivery
Delivery was very fast
Too early to review
The service was great and the price right. Next spring will be the test.
Great Seller
Order went out promptly but it took the scenic tour to my home. Packaged great and the seeds look very healthy. In the future, will purchase other seeds. These are great people to work with.
Poor germination.
I would like to preface with the comment on how many of these reviews aren't about the seeds and growing them at all, which isn't helpful. I cold stratified these seeds damp as instructed for a month. I planted 16 plants, multiple seeds per cell. A month later and only one single plant has germinated. The germination rate on the package is estimated at 91%. The columbine and swamp rose I chilled at the same time are even germinating at a higher rate than these and they were supposed to be chilled longer. These are all being grown inside in a greenhouse as well before planting out. Which I know it says they don't like being transplanted but I've done it before just fine. The only thing left to try for next year is to sow in fall and hope, let nature take it's course. I also keep coming across that they need some light to germinate where as the instructions here say just below surface, implying to cover. I may stir up my seeds a bit to see if that helps what I've already planted.
Milkweed seeds
Excellent speedy shipping
Magnificent
Super fast shipping, was shocked at how many seeds are in 1oz. I planted them and cant wait for summer to see them thrive.
Plenty of seeds
Good quantity packaged securely and quickly shipped.
Quality Seeds
Quality seeds with high germination rate. My go to place for seeds.
Help the Monarchs
I bought this as a gift for friend who owns some land. She seemed very pleased with it. The seeds are well packaged & arrived quickly.
Ordered a lb. and was pleased.
The seeds are thankfully without all of the milkweed fluff, properly prepared, delivered promptly and the gold foil package seals nicely. Sowed seeds and will see how they do.
Big Bag of seeds!
I was thrilled to get a huge bag of milkweed seeds. I'm planting this weekend since the rains are coming. Thank you for fast shipping, and a big bag of seeds!
Seeds
Lots of seeds. Fast delivery.
Milkweed seeds for Akron OH
Been planting seeds hoping to get some plants from common milkweed.
All Seeds...
....are the best quality, I only buy seeds from here now!
Milkweed seeds
Extremely satisfied; timely delivery, well packaged, seeds clean and fresh!
Good Quality
Packaging is excellent, shipping was fast, seeds are healthy with good color, and the price for the quantity is excellent. Highly, highly recommend!
Common milkweed seeds
I cannot review product as they were bought for a friend but the speed of delivery was second to none
A PKG of further joy
8ngrewnu next to a field that had abundant milkweed...now in my cute cottage, I had a desire to recapture my youth. This pang arrived super fast and really is plenty for an under-used side yard. Many thanks.
Milkweed
These seeds were packaged more carefully than any I've ever purchased previously and they arrived within 5 days of purchasing. I very much appreciated the detailed instructions regarding mixing the seeds with sand and cold hardening them for 4 weeks. I would not have known to do that otherwise.
Milkweed seeds
My order arrived promptly after my order. I will plant the seeds in a few weeks and won't know the results until next year. So far, so good.
Well packaged, prompts shipping and delivery
I like to provide native flora around my property for pollinators, especially Monarch butterflies. I've ordered milkweed from other sources and received unmarked packages from China that I had no confidence were what I'd ordered. These seeds are domestically sources, are attractively and well packaged, and have helpful instructions and information printed on the packaging. I wish I'd ordered from Everwilde to start with! I plan to sow the seed this Fall and won't know how well they germinate until next Spring. Hoping Mother Nature will give me a nice plot to feed the Monarchs!
Excellent
Service and products at a great price
seeds
as advertised---good service
New plant for me!
Thank you for your prompt shipment of the milkweeds.
Quick delivery of my order
Thank you for the quick delivery of my order. I appreciate it very much.
Common Milkweed
Quick delivery with good instructions.
Love the monarchs!
Have big plans for these seeds! I have seen the migration of the monarchs in my area with them resting in the trees in my neighborhood Such an awesome sight hopefully these seeds plants will find out area more inviting
Well packaged
Very impressed with the packaging to protect the seeds. I am not sure if I will plant the seeds this fall or in the spring, but I am confident the seeds will be fine. Prompt delivery as well.
Milkweed seeds
Fast shipping and excellent products!
On time as advertised
Ordered seeds and they came properly packaged, on time, and as advertised. Can't ask for more than that.
Common Milkweed Seeds
Good product, excellent packaging. Fast shipping, Thank you
quick service
The packaging and info are good, and they seeds came quickly.
Common Milkweed
I received the 2 packets and I will plant them in late August. I loved the foil packages.
Requested Advise
I called to request assistance on storage and fall planting instructions. Representative called back in short order and was helpful knowledgeable and friendly.
Milkweed Seeds
We received the seeds as expected, have planted them and have our fingers crossed that the resulting plants attract Monarchs. We're glad for a source of these critical seeds that match the region we live in
Great Variety!
Haven't had time to plant my seeds yet, but it was great finding all the seeds I wanted in one place.
seeds
came in a short time.
Monarch meadow
Milkweed seeds look great. Will plant half now and sow others in the fall. Super easy. Looking forward to a meadow of Monarchs. Thank you.
ordered common milkweed
mMy order of common milkweed seeds arrived within a week of ordering. Your customer service rep was very knowledgable and efficient. I look forward to doing additional business with your company.
packaging
The very best packaging - haven't planted yet. Will sow the seeds in the fall.
Quality Seeds (Common Milkweed) (Readily Available) SPRING/FALL PLANTING
The seeds arrived in a mylar packet, preserved well and seeds looked full and young. They were fresh by look of the red hairs and strings as if they had just fallen from the plant itself. I planted the seeds by dividing the packet in three with around 7 to 15 seeds in each planting, therefore the packet was generous considering the milkweed seed may take root easily as a milkweed bud floats to fertile ground in the wild. So these seeds were presented in a decorated packet from the company Everwilde in the Midwest, hoping for summer blooms and the perrenials for next spring also.
Excited about milkweeds
Lets all do our part to add to our yards those plants that support our local wildlife. Looking forward to growing these plants from seed.
Received and planted.
Fast Service
Quick delivery. Clear growing instructions and info. resources given with packet.
Great
Products came very quickly, beautifully packaged.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In late fall, direct sow Asclepias Syriaca seeds just below the surface. Germination will take place in the spring, after the last frost. When the seedlings appear, thin to the strongest plant; seedlings usually do not survive transplanting, since they resent any disturbance of their roots. For spring planting, mix the common milkweed plant seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 30 days before direct sowing.
Growing: Though this plant can tolerate some dryness, occasional watering may be necessary. The flowers attract bees and butterflies, especially monarch butterflies. Deer avoid this plant. This plant will reseed itself and often spreads extensively in the wild.
Harvesting: This makes a striking cut flower. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened. Keep in mind that the milky sap is mildly toxic and can irritate the skin.
Seed Saving: After the plant finishes flowering, 3-4" narrow pods will form. Be sure to harvest the pods before they split and the silky fluff carries the seeds away on the wind. As soon as the Asclepias Syriaca seeds inside the pod ripen to their mature brown color, remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Split open the pods and take out the silky seed material. Remove the fluff from the seeds. Store the common milkweed plant seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Asclepias syriaca
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Mountain, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,900
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 36 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Building a Buter fly acre.
Great Seeds !! Everwilde Farms Inc. is my go to place for some great seeds, been here a few times and will return. Great products and good price too.
Review
Milkweed
I'm so excited to try these in the spring. I would love to attract the monarch butterflies.
Review
Delivery
Delivery was very fast
Review
Too early to review
The service was great and the price right. Next spring will be the test.
Review
Great Seller
Order went out promptly but it took the scenic tour to my home. Packaged great and the seeds look very healthy. In the future, will purchase other seeds. These are great people to work with.
Review
Poor germination.
I would like to preface with the comment on how many of these reviews aren't about the seeds and growing them at all, which isn't helpful. I cold stratified these seeds damp as instructed for a month. I planted 16 plants, multiple seeds per cell. A month later and only one single plant has germinated. The germination rate on the package is estimated at 91%. The columbine and swamp rose I chilled at the same time are even germinating at a higher rate than these and they were supposed to be chilled longer. These are all being grown inside in a greenhouse as well before planting out. Which I know it says they don't like being transplanted but I've done it before just fine. The only thing left to try for next year is to sow in fall and hope, let nature take it's course. I also keep coming across that they need some light to germinate where as the instructions here say just below surface, implying to cover. I may stir up my seeds a bit to see if that helps what I've already planted.
Review
Milkweed seeds
Excellent speedy shipping
Review
Magnificent
Super fast shipping, was shocked at how many seeds are in 1oz. I planted them and cant wait for summer to see them thrive.
Review
Plenty of seeds
Good quantity packaged securely and quickly shipped.
Review
Quality Seeds
Quality seeds with high germination rate. My go to place for seeds.
Review
Help the Monarchs
I bought this as a gift for friend who owns some land. She seemed very pleased with it. The seeds are well packaged & arrived quickly.
Review
Ordered a lb. and was pleased.
The seeds are thankfully without all of the milkweed fluff, properly prepared, delivered promptly and the gold foil package seals nicely. Sowed seeds and will see how they do.
Review
Big Bag of seeds!
I was thrilled to get a huge bag of milkweed seeds. I'm planting this weekend since the rains are coming. Thank you for fast shipping, and a big bag of seeds!
Review
Seeds
Lots of seeds. Fast delivery.
Review
Milkweed seeds for Akron OH
Been planting seeds hoping to get some plants from common milkweed.
Review
All Seeds...
....are the best quality, I only buy seeds from here now!
Review
Milkweed seeds
Extremely satisfied; timely delivery, well packaged, seeds clean and fresh!
Review
Good Quality
Packaging is excellent, shipping was fast, seeds are healthy with good color, and the price for the quantity is excellent. Highly, highly recommend!
Review
Common milkweed seeds
I cannot review product as they were bought for a friend but the speed of delivery was second to none
Review
A PKG of further joy
8ngrewnu next to a field that had abundant milkweed...now in my cute cottage, I had a desire to recapture my youth. This pang arrived super fast and really is plenty for an under-used side yard. Many thanks.
Review
Milkweed
These seeds were packaged more carefully than any I've ever purchased previously and they arrived within 5 days of purchasing. I very much appreciated the detailed instructions regarding mixing the seeds with sand and cold hardening them for 4 weeks. I would not have known to do that otherwise.
Review
Milkweed seeds
My order arrived promptly after my order. I will plant the seeds in a few weeks and won't know the results until next year. So far, so good.
Review
Well packaged, prompts shipping and delivery
I like to provide native flora around my property for pollinators, especially Monarch butterflies. I've ordered milkweed from other sources and received unmarked packages from China that I had no confidence were what I'd ordered. These seeds are domestically sources, are attractively and well packaged, and have helpful instructions and information printed on the packaging. I wish I'd ordered from Everwilde to start with! I plan to sow the seed this Fall and won't know how well they germinate until next Spring. Hoping Mother Nature will give me a nice plot to feed the Monarchs!
Review
Excellent
Service and products at a great price
Review
seeds
as advertised---good service
Review
New plant for me!
Thank you for your prompt shipment of the milkweeds.
Review
Quick delivery of my order
Thank you for the quick delivery of my order. I appreciate it very much.
Review
Common Milkweed
Quick delivery with good instructions.
Review
Love the monarchs!
Have big plans for these seeds! I have seen the migration of the monarchs in my area with them resting in the trees in my neighborhood Such an awesome sight hopefully these seeds plants will find out area more inviting
Review
Well packaged
Very impressed with the packaging to protect the seeds. I am not sure if I will plant the seeds this fall or in the spring, but I am confident the seeds will be fine. Prompt delivery as well.
Review
Milkweed seeds
Fast shipping and excellent products!
Review
On time as advertised
Ordered seeds and they came properly packaged, on time, and as advertised. Can't ask for more than that.
Review
Common Milkweed Seeds
Good product, excellent packaging. Fast shipping, Thank you
Review
quick service
The packaging and info are good, and they seeds came quickly.
Review
Common Milkweed
I received the 2 packets and I will plant them in late August. I loved the foil packages.
Review
Requested Advise
I called to request assistance on storage and fall planting instructions. Representative called back in short order and was helpful knowledgeable and friendly.
Review
Milkweed Seeds
We received the seeds as expected, have planted them and have our fingers crossed that the resulting plants attract Monarchs. We're glad for a source of these critical seeds that match the region we live in
Review
Great Variety!
Haven't had time to plant my seeds yet, but it was great finding all the seeds I wanted in one place.
Review
seeds
came in a short time.
Review
Monarch meadow
Milkweed seeds look great. Will plant half now and sow others in the fall. Super easy. Looking forward to a meadow of Monarchs. Thank you.
Review
ordered common milkweed
mMy order of common milkweed seeds arrived within a week of ordering. Your customer service rep was very knowledgable and efficient. I look forward to doing additional business with your company.
Review
packaging
The very best packaging - haven't planted yet. Will sow the seeds in the fall.
Review
Quality Seeds (Common Milkweed) (Readily Available) SPRING/FALL PLANTING
The seeds arrived in a mylar packet, preserved well and seeds looked full and young. They were fresh by look of the red hairs and strings as if they had just fallen from the plant itself. I planted the seeds by dividing the packet in three with around 7 to 15 seeds in each planting, therefore the packet was generous considering the milkweed seed may take root easily as a milkweed bud floats to fertile ground in the wild. So these seeds were presented in a decorated packet from the company Everwilde in the Midwest, hoping for summer blooms and the perrenials for next spring also.
Review
Excited about milkweeds
Lets all do our part to add to our yards those plants that support our local wildlife. Looking forward to growing these plants from seed.
Review
Received and planted.
Review
Fast Service
Quick delivery. Clear growing instructions and info. resources given with packet.
Review
Great
Products came very quickly, beautifully packaged.
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