{"product_id":"pink-swamp-milkweed-seeds-for-planting-asclepias-incarnata-single-package-of-100-seeds-heirloom-untreated-attracts-monarchs","title":"Pink Swamp Milkweed Seeds for Planting (Asclepias incarnata) Single Package of 100 Seeds - Heirloom \u0026 Untreated, Attracts Monarchs","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Swamp Milkweed Seeds for Planting (Asclepias incarnata) Single Package of 100 Seeds - Heirloom \u0026amp; Untreated, Attracts Monarchs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQUALITY - All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQUANTITY - Seed packets by Seed Needs offer generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or save your extra seeds until the next season, if properly stored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePACKETS - Each packet displays a beautiful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side as well. Measures 3.25” wide by 4.25” tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePROMISE - Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated \u0026amp; heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGERMINATION - Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePACKAGING - All seeds are packed in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. Keeping them fresh longer than the competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e A Seed Company On A Mission For Change \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e Seed Needs has been providing gardeners with quality seed products since 2010 and has shipped millions of packets to happy customers all over the US. We offer flowers, herbs, vegetables, vines, wildflower blends, seed packet collections and seed packet favors. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e With the success of our brand, we have kept our promise to continually donate to different organizations and personally sponsor children all over the globe each and every month. We grew our sponsorships from just 1 child to over 100 children worldwide in only a few years. We would like to sincerely thank all who support us because it wouldn't be possible without you! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e About Our Packets \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch5\u003e Front Side \u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cp\u003e Seed packets by Seed Needs are beautifully illustrated and provide a colorful depiction of the variety inside. We provide the common name, as well as the scientific name, seed quantity and a few specs about the variety to be grown. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5\u003e Back Side \u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cp\u003e Each packet contains full growing instructions on the reverse side. Specifications on sowing the seed, growing conditions such as sunlight and moisture preferences and germination and growth information can be found as well. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e We also provide a QR code to scan for easy reordering. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e About Our Seeds \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Always Non-GMO \/ Untreated. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Stored in a temperature controlled facility that's free of moisture. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Always packaged for the current and the following growing seasons. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e True to the variety advertised. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e 99% pure seed with no added fillers. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e Seed Needs never knowingly purchases treated seeds products. We also do not treat any of our seed products with substances such as neonicotinoid or thyram. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e Always fresh and intended for the current and following growing seasons. Seeds are packaged in water resistant \/ tear resistant packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e Heirlooms are varieties that have been purposely bred, selected and passed down from generation to generation. They are wholesome picks that will breed true to the parent seed every time. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e Flowers will attract all sorts of beneficial insects to the garden, such as butterflies, bumblebees, honeybees and ladybugs. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e Grow Pink Swamp Milkweed from fresh Asclepias incarnata flower seeds. Pink Swamp Milkweed will produce clusters of beautiful pink flowers. The plants themselves grow to a mature height of about 36 to 60 inches tall. Swamp Milkweed is known for attracting an array of beneficial insects such as bumblebees, lady bugs, hummingbirds and most importantly the endangered Monarch butterfly. Asclepias incarnata is grown as a perennial flowering plant that returns each year from its deeply established root system. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Swamp Milkweed is very important to the Monarch butterfly as it is categorized as a host plant. The caterpillars will enjoy its large, tender leaves and adult Monarchs, as well as many other butterflies look to it for its rich source of nectar. Swamp Milkweed can be grown with other varieties such as the Common Milkweed, Showy Milkweed \u0026amp; Butterfly Milkweed. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Monarch butterflies occupied much of North America in the many years prior to 2015. Recently, studies have shown that their numbers have dwindled by nearly 96% over the decades, leaving them hanging on the edge of endangerment. This migratory species is exposed to numerous threats along its pilgrimage, but the main threat it faces is the decrease in Milkweed plants available. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Purchase Asclepias \/ Swamp Milkweed seeds now to help prevent any further decline in the Monarch population. Together we can all help to increase the number of these lovely orange \u0026amp; black creatures that so many of us adore. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Quick Facts \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 36\" to 60\" Tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 20\" to 24\" Spread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason: Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZones: 3 to 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironment: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Sowing The Seed \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e Asclepias flower seeds will need to go through a process of stratification for successful germination. Place your seed packet in the fridge for roughly 3 to 6 weeks prior to sowing. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Asclepias seeds are best sown indoors, where the environmental conditions can be maintained for optimal growth. Sow in peat pots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost, at a shallow depth of 1\/16” under topsoil. The seeds will require light to germinate, so it is crucial that you do not cover the seeds with much dirt. Transplant or direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and all danger of frost has passed. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Growing Conditions \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e Asclepias will enjoy an area of full sunlight for the majority of the day with temperatures of at least 70F to 85F. The soil should be rich in organic matter and also well drained. It is recommended that you combine any hard compact soil with a light fluffy compost to increase drainage. Water daily so that the seeds are kept moist until germination has occurred. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Germination \u0026amp; Growth \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e Milkweed seeds will show signs of life within 14 to 28 days, but can take up to 40 days to successfully germinate. The plants will grow to a mature height of roughly 36 to 60 inches tall and can be spaced roughly 12 to 18 inches apart from one another. Swamp Milkweed is a crucial food source for the Monarch Butterfly. 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