Wetsel Seed™ Butterfly Milkweed Seed

Description

A major attractant and food source for the monarch butterfly. An herbaceous bush with willow like leaves and clusters of small star shaped flowers. The bright orange flowers bloom in June and July. Green foliage turns gold in the fall. Note: Deer resistant.

Planting Information:

When and Where to Plant: Select full sun or partial shade location and sow seed as soon as ground can be worked. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food and organic matter. Firm soil over seed.
Care: Store seed in a cool, dry place. Heat and moisture can severely reduce germination.

Seed Type: Perennial
Seed Variety: Milkweed, Butterfly
Germination Time: 10 – 15 Days
Planting Depth: 1/2 in.
Seed Spacing: 12 in. – 18 in.
Maximum Height: 24 in. – 40 in.
Thinning Height: 2 in. – 4 in.
Space After Thinning: 18 in. – 24 in.
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade