Asclepias syriaca
 
Bring the beauty and ecological significance of Tennessee’s native landscape to your garden with our Common Milkweed seeds, collected from a true Tennessee ecotype. This perennial powerhouse is renowned as a critical host plant for Monarch butterflies and a nectar source for countless pollinators. Its tall, stately stems produce fragrant pink-to-lavender blooms in summer, offering a delightful visual and sensory experience. Perfect for meadow plantings, pollinator gardens, or naturalized spaces, Common Milkweed thrives in a variety of soils and requires minimal care once established.
 
Uses & History:
Fiber & Floss: Historically, Native Americans and early settlers utilized milkweed fibers for rope and textiles. The plant’s silky seed floss was also used as stuffing and insulation.
Supporting Biodiversity: Today, gardeners rely on Common Milkweed to sustain Monarch caterpillars, helping to preserve the butterfly’s life cycle.
Tennessee Ecotype Heritage: Sourced from robust Tennessee populations, this variety ensures regional adaptability and vigor. 
 
Stratify seeds in moist coconut coir or vermiculite for 30-60 days and then sow in flats, trays, or in the garden. 
 
~ 20 seed minimum per packet. 75-80% Germ 01/25.