organic milkweed
$ 4,50
Asclepias tuberosa, Apocynaceae
Tuberous milkweed is more suitable for the garden than common milkweed. This charming native species, with its bright orange umbels of flowers, can hold its own in flowerbeds and doesn't take over the whole plot, unlike its cousin... although it does need a space in full sun. It doesn't need rich, humus-rich soil; it tolerates drought and a little misery. It's a flamboyant presence in the garden in summer, and a magnificent cut flower! (Beware of stem sap, which can cause skin irritation). Hardy up to zone 3. 40 to 60 cm high.
about 40 seeds
Seeds certified organic by Québec Vraiproduced here at LA SOCIÉTÉ DES PLANTES
In stock
These milkweed seeds need to undergo cold stratification:
Place the seeds in contact with moist potting soil, and give them a cold period of at least 4 weeks, between -4°C and +4°C. Then expose them to heat, at around 20°C. Germination will then take place within 3 weeks... You can also sow directly in the garden in autumn, for germination the following spring. When you do the final transplanting, leave 40 to 60 cm between plants in the garden.
| # of the lot for sale | SDP23 |
|---|---|
| Germination rate for 2025 of the lot on sale | 84% |
| Test germination conditions | Stratification 4 weeks, Potting soil |
| Number of seeds per bag | 40 |
