Seeds Per Package: 10
Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped. |
Description: Milkweeds are an important nectar source for bees and other nectar-seeking insects, and a larval food source for monarch butterflies and their relatives. Showy Milkweed's pink flowers can be very pretty and it is a large plant potentially reaching 6' tall making it a great vista plant in large spaces. **Warning** Milkweed sap contains toxins which are destroyed by heat, cooking is required before ingesting. Avoid planting near livestock grazing areas.
Found in Nature: Moist sunny meadows and ditches.
Distribution: Prairies
Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have. |