Spider Milkweed Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In late fall, direct sow these Spider Milkweed seeds just below the surface. Germination will take place in the spring, after the last frost. When the seedlings appear, thin to the strongest plant; seedlings usually do not survive transplanting, since they resent any disturbance of their roots. For spring planting, mix our Asclepias Viridis wildflower seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 30 days before direct sowing.
Growing: Young plants should be watered until they become established; mature plants can tolerate drought but grow best with occasional watering. Though not considered invasive, this plant spreads rapidly and will self seed. The flowers attract many bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbits avoid this plant.
Harvesting: This makes a striking cut flower. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened. Keep in mind that the milky sap is mildly toxic and can irritate the skin.
Seed Saving: After the plant finishes flowering, 3-4" narrow pods will form. Be sure to harvest the pods before they split and the silky fluff carries the seeds away on the wind. As soon as the seeds inside the pod ripen to their mature brown color, remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Split open the pods and take out the silky seed material. Remove the fluff from the seeds. Store Spider Milkweed seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Green Antelopehorn, Green Milkweed
Latin Name: Asclepias viridis
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,300
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: White, Green
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant
Very nice seeds
The Spider Milkweed seeds look great and I'm sure they will germinate well.
Review images:
Quality Seeds
Quality seeds with high germination rate. My go to place for seeds.
So far so good!
These milkweed seeds are guaranteed to be non-GMO and be viable from this packaging, 3x's longer. Too bad we cannot guard them from Roundup, Dicamba, and Bio-Weapons after they are sown! Everwilde sent them out ASAP and the planting directions are detailed. So far so good...
A hard to find yet important milkweed
This is the same plant also known as green milkweed. It is important for Monarch butterflies in my part of the country b/c of its availability early in the season when they are traveling north. I was so happy to finally find seeds for it.
New plant for me. !
I am looking forward to growing all of these new varieties.
First purchase; impressive packaging.
Title says it all.
Seeds
I never have an issue with my order or the seeds. They produce well and the packets are great for storing if you don't use them all. The price is good for the amount of quality time seeds you get.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In late fall, direct sow these Spider Milkweed seeds just below the surface. Germination will take place in the spring, after the last frost. When the seedlings appear, thin to the strongest plant; seedlings usually do not survive transplanting, since they resent any disturbance of their roots. For spring planting, mix our Asclepias Viridis wildflower seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 30 days before direct sowing.
Growing: Young plants should be watered until they become established; mature plants can tolerate drought but grow best with occasional watering. Though not considered invasive, this plant spreads rapidly and will self seed. The flowers attract many bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbits avoid this plant.
Harvesting: This makes a striking cut flower. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened. Keep in mind that the milky sap is mildly toxic and can irritate the skin.
Seed Saving: After the plant finishes flowering, 3-4" narrow pods will form. Be sure to harvest the pods before they split and the silky fluff carries the seeds away on the wind. As soon as the seeds inside the pod ripen to their mature brown color, remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Split open the pods and take out the silky seed material. Remove the fluff from the seeds. Store Spider Milkweed seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Green Antelopehorn, Green Milkweed
Latin Name: Asclepias viridis
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,300
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: White, Green
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Very nice seeds
The Spider Milkweed seeds look great and I'm sure they will germinate well.
Review images:
Review
Quality Seeds
Quality seeds with high germination rate. My go to place for seeds.
Review
So far so good!
These milkweed seeds are guaranteed to be non-GMO and be viable from this packaging, 3x's longer. Too bad we cannot guard them from Roundup, Dicamba, and Bio-Weapons after they are sown! Everwilde sent them out ASAP and the planting directions are detailed. So far so good...
Review
A hard to find yet important milkweed
This is the same plant also known as green milkweed. It is important for Monarch butterflies in my part of the country b/c of its availability early in the season when they are traveling north. I was so happy to finally find seeds for it.
Review
New plant for me. !
I am looking forward to growing all of these new varieties.
Review
First purchase; impressive packaging.
Title says it all.
Review
Seeds
I never have an issue with my order or the seeds. They produce well and the packets are great for storing if you don't use them all. The price is good for the amount of quality time seeds you get.
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