Milkweed is critical to Monarch survival but it’s disappearing across their migration paths. They need the leaves to lay eggs which then feed the caterpillars but urban sprawl and increased herbicide use has reduced Milkweed patches and the Monarch population is dwindling.
By planting Common Milkweed in your garden, you can be part of the solution!
This hardy plant is one of the easiest and fastest to establish of the Milkweed varieties and even a few plants in small urban pockets will give the Monarchs a place to raise their babies. The plant grows tall and strong, puts out pretty purple flowers, and seed-filled, elongated pods which also look great in dried arrangements. And your kids will love it! Caterpillars grow quickly and can easily be raised “by hand” over a couple weeks in a small fish tank.
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What you'll get with your order:
- Four very nice, good-sized plants, each 4” to 8” tall. Not leggy, not plugs, not seeds.
- Individually grown and shipped in 3.5" pots. The generous pot size offers you plants with a well-developed root system, giving you a head start to flowers.
- We stand behind all of our products and carefully package our plants and ship them quickly so they're ready to plant when you get them. If anything happens during shipment, we'll replace it!
- Every order includes our exclusive instruction booklet with helpful hints on planting.
Common Milkweed spreads readily by seed and underground rhizomes and its taproot can withstand drought and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9.