Product: David's Garden Seeds Flower Native American Milkweed Showy 4142 (Purple) 200 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds
Brand: David's Garden Seeds
Color: Purple
Used by many tribes for making everything from rope to cloth to medicine this beautiful milkweed has a very interesting ethnobotanical history. Though once common, it was targeted for eradication because of it's perceived toxicity to livestock. This same toxicity is critical for the survival of monarch butterflies, it is now clear that the survival of both species are tied together. Share in the history & future by planting these seeds today. Found in high plains of Texas north to Canada and west to California. These unique packets have been created in the hopes of reaching as many helping hands as possible. the Monarchs are counting on each of us to do our part in protecting their mystery and beauty. Only by working together can we insure that milkweeds and butterflies will always have a place in this world. David's Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality seeds since 2009.
Blooms May to September--for best results plant in fall
Seeds are Non-GMO, easy to grow and hand packed by David's Garden Seeds in the United States
Though once common, it was targeted for eradication because of it's perceived toxicity to livestock, but it is this toxicity that is critical for the survival of monarch butterflies
Germination rate about 70% or better

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