Everwilde Farms - 1 lb Showy Milkweed Native Wildflower Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet
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| Management number | 238579270 | Release Date | 2026/07/11 | List Price | US$86.40 | Model Number | 238579270 | ||
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A popular native wildflower in western North America, Showy Milkweed commonly occurs on rocky slopes, woodland areas, or streams. The sweet-scented pink blossoms draw many butterflies, so you will want this in your garden if you like butterflies! A popular native wildflower in western North America, Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) commonly occurs on rocky slopes, woodland areas, or along roads or streams. John Torrey, a Columbia University botanist, recorded this species for science in 1820 from a specimen found near the Canadian River. At one time, the silk from this plant's seed pods was spun for fabric or used for stuffing pillows; in World War II, school children gathered the silk to provide a cheap filling for soldiers' life jackets. Commercial attempts to make use of Asclepias speciosa included the manufacture of paper, fabric, lubricant, fuel, and rubber; eventually these became impractical and were abandoned. Though this plant is toxic to most animals, butterflies are immune to the plant's poison and actually become rather poisonous themselves as protection from predators.
- Native Wildflower
- Resealable Mylar Packaging
- Ships Directly From Everwilde Farms
| Plant name | Showy Milkweed |
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| Plant category | Flowers |
| Plant features | Attract Butterflies |
| Human food producing seeds, plants & trees | N |
| Brand | Everwilde Farms |
| Count | 1 |
| Color type | Multicolor |
| Has written warranty | No |
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