Milkweed Mixed

Milkweed Mixed — variety description

Milkweed Mixed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a perennial flower of the Dogbane family (Apocynaceae). Asclepias is a beautiful tropical plant that can be grown indoors.

The plant reaches a height of about 50 to 90cm.

The flower is suitable for south-facing balconies because it loves light.

Asclepias is a perennial nectar plant with bright orange flower heads — a butterfly favourite.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 89%
• Seeds per packet: 21–29 pcs (0.1 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: January – March; seedlings
• Flowering: June – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Milkweed Mixed

Milkweed Mixed seeds are sown in January – March. The plants flower from June to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Milkweed Mixed

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 40 cm
• Germination: 14–28 days; stratification needed
• Position: sunny spot

Before sowing outdoors, the seeds should be placed for a month in moist sandy soil. After a month it is transplanted. They like well-drained soils that do not hold water over winter.

Cold stratification for 3–4 weeks.

Flowering and uses

Flowers in July–August.

Frequently asked questions

When should Milkweed Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are January – March. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 21–29 seeds, pack size 0.1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 89%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.