Asclepias fasicularis (Narrowleaf Milkweed) Seed Packet WW

This hardy perennial sports strap-like foliage up to 5 inches long, giving it a more delicate appearance than other milkweeds. Attractive flower clusters are a soft pastel pink and lightly scented. Just like its cousin, Showy Milkweed, this milkweed is a host plant and nectar source for the beloved but imperiled Monarch butterfly. It is also attractive to numerous other butterflies and pollinators. It has a bushy habit and spreads by rhizomes over time. Very tolerant of various soil types and adapts to the garden easily. Deer Resistant. Deciduous.

• Perennial
• Sun/Shade: Sun
• Zones: 5a to 10b
• Height: 24” to 36”
• Bloom time: mid-summer
• Habitat: Varied; moist to dry open, sunny places. Grasslands and prairies, open woodlands & forest openings.
• Stratification: 8 weeks
• Planting: 1/4"-enough to cover
• Seedling rate:

             Broadcasting: approx 20-30 seeds/sq ft

             Small pots/Spots in situ: 5+ seeds per pot/spot

The literature is conflicting on exact needs. Likely 8 weeks stratification is adequate. When planeted outside in Dec, germination occurs in April as temps warm. Mice and small rodents seem fond of seeds-protect if necessary.