Milkweeds — Poke milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) Seeds
$ 4.25
Sun to Part shade.
Deciduous woodland edges, roadsides.
Maine native.
This little-known milkweed is the first to bloom of our local species, usually in mid-June. The dainty white or pale green flowers dangle from the stem. When planted as a clump of seedlings in part shade, it makes a handsome addition to a native garden and serves as a host plant for the monarch butterfly. Stays as a clump, does not expand from the roots. 4’.
20 seeds per package
Germination code: B
Each seed package carries a specific germination code along with the plant description. “B” seeds need a winter cold period to germinate and can be sown outdoors in pots in fall or winter.
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