{"product_id":"narrowleaf-milkweed-asclepias-fascicularis-non-gmo-organically-grown-flower","title":"Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarrowleaf Milkweed (\u003cspan\u003eAsclepias fascicularis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrowleaf Milkweed (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsclepias fascicularis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a beautiful native perennial wildflower and an important plant for pollinator gardens. It produces clusters of delicate pale pink, lavender and creamy-white flowers above slender, narrow green leaves, creating a soft and natural meadow-like appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilkweed is especially valued as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehost plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which feed on milkweed foliage during their development. Its nectar-rich flowers also attract adult butterflies, native bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, Narrowleaf Milkweed is relatively drought tolerant and well suited to naturalized gardens, pollinator plantings, wildflower gardens and sunny areas where a resilient perennial is desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants can spread through underground rhizomes and may gradually form colonies, making this an excellent choice for creating larger areas of pollinator habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Milkweed contains cardiac glycosides and should not be eaten. The milky sap may also irritate the skin and eyes. Keep away from pets and livestock that may consume significant quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Narrowleaf Milkweed From Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilkweed seeds generally germinate best after a period of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold, moist stratification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor natural stratification, sow seeds outdoors in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and allow winter temperatures and moisture to naturally prepare the seeds for spring germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor spring planting, seeds can be cold stratified before sowing. Mix the seeds with a small amount of slightly damp growing medium or place them between damp paper towels in a sealed bag or container. Refrigerate for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–60 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter stratification, sow seeds approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ inch (6 mm) deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a well-draining seed-starting mix or directly into prepared garden soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while seeds germinate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are established, gradually reduce watering. Mature Narrowleaf Milkweed prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can tolerate relatively dry conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the planting location carefully, as established milkweed develops a substantial root system and generally prefers not to be repeatedly transplanted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial Native Wildflower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsclepias fascicularis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Narrowleaf Milkweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate while establishing; lower water needs once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clusters of pale pink, lavender and creamy-white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes — attracts butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonarch Host Plant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes — cold, moist stratification is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold stratify seeds for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–60 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before spring sowing, or sow outdoors in fall and allow winter conditions to naturally stratify the seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Count: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumbleseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50501268603045,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9870\/1221\/files\/A2E80439-C748-44A3-944A-EF4CA3C36C7E.png?v=1789922961","url":"https:\/\/bumbleseeds.com\/products\/narrowleaf-milkweed-asclepias-fascicularis-non-gmo-organically-grown-flower","provider":"Bumbleseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}