Milkweed is an essential perennial plant for the butterfly garden, and it is the ONLY plant that the monarch caterpillar can eat. The flowers also attracts many other butterflies! It is probably the most used plant 'food' (nectar) for pollinators. The beautiful perfume of the flowers is fragrant for quite a distance away, which draws butterflies of all kinds to it's nectar!

Common Milkweed is also one of the most hardy Milkweed, and can be grown in a large variety of locations, soil types, is drought resistant, and is very easy to grow!

We specialize in Common Milkweed because it is the most preferred variety for Monarch Butterflies! The leaves are smooth, which makes it easier for the monarch butterflies to lay their eggs on, and easier for the caterpillars to move-about on. The hirsute 'hairy' leaves of some species make them less attractive. 

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-9

Height: 48", 120cm

Location: Sun or part sun

Seeds per packet: 25