Botanical Interests Irresistible Blend Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds

Butterflies and hummingbirds will flock to your garden to feast on the sweet nectar of this easy-to-grow, heirloom perennial. Often called swamp milkweed, this species grows best in moist or wet soils, such as near a pond or stream, but the loosely-clumped plants also grow well in a garden with regular watering. Decorative seed pods are beautiful in dried arrangements. Sap is toxic; Avoid eye/skin contact and do not ingest.

Individual flowers 1/2" long, borne in pink or white clusters.

• Family: Apocynaceae
• Native: Eastern 2/3 of The U.S. and Canada
• Hardiness: Perennial In USDA Zones 3-6
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Bloom Period: Summer
• Plant Dimensions: 2'-4' Tall On Average But May Reach As Tall As 6'
• Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date or in the fall for spring germination.

6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

• Days To Emerge: 14-28 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 16"-36"
• Thinning: When 3" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 16"-36"

For longest vase life, cut flowers when 1/2-2/3 of petals are open. Sear the stem end with a flame to prevent the sap from sealing the stem. Wear gloves; Milkweed sap can cause skin and eye irritation and can be toxic if ingested.

• Type: Conventional Heirloom