swamp rose milkweed Native Wildflower,50 seeds #ABG13

ROSE / SWAMP MILKWEED. American Native Wildflower.Milkweed is the primary food plant of Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. The monarch population has been decreasing by 50% a year for over ten years. The reason is no milkweed for the baby's to eat. Once established this plant requires very little care. Drought tolerant. One plant of Rose/Swamp Milkweed will form a large clump by its spreading rhizomes,which can be divided.This happens the second season and beyond. The lifespan of this perennial 4-5 years. 50+ Quality heirloom seeds.
Asclepias incarnate.

Full sun.

Early spring, soil temp 40F+.

SOW on surface. Press into soil 6"apart. Do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Keep moist.

Germination 14-28 Days.

Thin to 18".

Height 36 - 60" x 18" Wide.

Medium water.

Flowers are pink. Blooms from summer through fall

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