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Introducing Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) seeds – a must-have for any butterfly enthusiast's garden. This perennial herb, native to California and Mexico, is renowned for attracting and supporting Monarch butterflies, providing essential resources for their caterpillars.

Narrowleaf Milkweed features long, thin pointed leaves that give it a delicate, wispy appearance. From summer to fall, it blooms with clusters of lavender or pinkish white flowers, each with an intriguing button shape. The plant produces smooth pods that split open to release seeds attached to silky hairs, ready to be carried by the wind.

Growing rapidly to a height of 3 feet, this resilient plant thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various conditions, requiring minimal water during summer. Its ability to self-seed ensures a vibrant presence in your garden year after year, as long as you don't remove the seed pods.

This species is crucial for the Monarch butterfly population in California, making it an indispensable addition to any eco-conscious garden. It's vital to avoid using pesticides around this plant to protect the caterpillars that rely on it. Besides Monarchs, Narrowleaf Milkweed also supports native bees and other beneficial creatures. Additionally, leaving the dry stems intact can provide nesting materials for Orioles.

Order your Narrowleaf Milkweed seeds today and transform your garden into a sanctuary for butterflies and beneficial insects. With its charming blooms and ecological benefits, this plant is the perfect choice for creating a thriving, sustainable garden.

Begin to support your native endangered wildlife, pollinators and beautify your yard today!

ABOUT OUR SEEDS:
• Non-GMO
• US grown
• Open-pollinated
• Untreated
• Tested regularly to ensure they meet the highest germination standards
• Include full, detailed growing instructions listed below

Each seed packet contains 30 organically grown seeds, open-pollinated, untreated, non-GMO

How to Grow Narrowleaf Milkweed
Sowing: Cold stratify for best results. Seeds need light to germinate, so just gently press them into the soil on their sides without burying them. Keep soil moist. Some seeds germinate in as little as 2 weeks after planting, but others in the same bed may continue to germinate for 1 to 2 months after that. Plant after last frost or late winter.

Growing: Young plants should be watered until they become established; mature plants can tolerate some drought but grow best with regular watering. Though not invasive, this plant will eventually spread by rhizomes and forms colonies in the wild. It will also self seed if left to drop its seed. The flowers attract many bees and butterflies, including swallowtails, red admirals, an hairstreaks. Deer avoid this plant.