{"product_id":"swamp-milkweed-asclepias-seeds","title":"Swamp Milkweed Asclepias Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwamp Milkweed produces sturdy stems topped with rounded clusters of rose to mauve florets that bloom from summer through frost. The flowers rise above lance-shaped foliage and add soft color and structure to garden beds and cutting gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to North America, this perennial plays an important ecological role. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and serves as a larval host plant for monarch butterflies. In garden trials, this species performs nearly identically to the variety 'Soulmate.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants grow 32–48 inches tall and return reliably in Zones 3–8. Well suited for borders, naturalized plantings, and pollinator gardens. Harvest when one-half to two-thirds of the florets are open for longest vase life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: The milky sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Exercise care when handling. The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart seeds indoors 7–9 weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds 1\/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep soil at 65–70°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot up early and avoid allowing seedlings to become rootbound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarden off and transplant outdoors after the last frost in full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants 12–24 inches apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Direct sowing in fall or spring is also possible.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial (Zones 3–8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32–48 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12–24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14–21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacket containing 110 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creekside Harvest","offers":[{"title":"1 Packet","offer_id":47398890406109,"sku":"S028","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3464\/2872\/files\/SwampMilkweedAsclepias-01.png?v=1771005862","url":"https:\/\/gardeningwithcreekside.com\/products\/swamp-milkweed-asclepias-seeds","provider":"Creekside Nursery, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}