Milkweed seeds

Learn how to collect, harvest, and plant common milkweed seeds to attract monarch butterflies to your garden.

In case you haven't heard, it is now more important than ever to help save the butterflies and the bees. With that being said, there is an organization

If you want to grow milkweed from seed, fall is the perfect time to collect seeds and start sowing. We know we can't have monarch butterflies without specific milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.) so we need to protect this vital, host larval plant. Plus, the native species make a beautiful addition to the garden.

Milkweed Seed Pod

IAE staff, June 2018 Monarch butterflies are declining at an alarming rate, in part due to the widespread loss of milkweeds, the plants on which all monarchs depend. Without milkweeds,

This guide will show you how simple it is to not make your garage/house/basement look like an exploded pillow factory when harvesting milkweed seed. It works great, and I've come to the conclusion that this is the best method to save Asclepias (milkweed) seed.

Monarchs Love Milkweed but, Milkweed can be a little tricky to grow if you aren’t completely sure what you are doing. How to Plant Milkweed Seeds

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When most people think of planting milkweed for monarch butterflies, they imagine common milkweed (A. syriaca) with its big, rounded leaves.

Why is fall planting milkweed seeds a good idea? Winter will save you from doing in-home cold stratification your seeds will need to sprout next spring.