Spider Milkweed, Asclepias Viridis, Rare
20 seeds
 
I GET A LOT OF REQUESTS FOR TROPICAL MILKWEED, AKA SILKY RED OR HELLO YELLO. I DO NOT CARRY IT, AS IT CARRIES A PARASITE THAT CAN HARM/KILL MONARCHS AND SPREAD FROM CONTACT WITH OTHER BUTTERFLIES.

PLEASE DO THE MONARCHS A FAVOR AND PURCHASE NATIVE SEEDS. TROPICAL MILKWEED IS NOT NATIVE TO THE U.S. ALL MILKWEED SEEDS IN MY SHOP ARE NATIVE AND DO NOT CARRY THIS PARASITE.

Antelope Horn or Spider milkweed is a perennial must have for the butterfly garden. It’s a US native that produces large perfect orbs of clusters of green balloon like buds that burst open revealing purple highlights. It pairs well with showy Milkweed which also has an orb like appearance. The Antelope Horn name is due to the seed pods that look like antelope horns.

This will attract several different species of butterflies, including Monarch, Swallowtail and many others and bumble bees and hummingbirds as well.

These need cold stratification to germinate. They either need 30 days of less than 45 degree weather outdoors or you can store the seeds in a moist paper towel and sealed in a plastic baggie and placed in your refrigerator for one month. This is needed in warm climates or for any climate when planting at a warmer time of year.

Even with cold stratification, seeds can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks or longer to sprout. Sprouting time varies on weather conditions. In some cases, in warmer climates, the seeds won't sprout until there is a cold snap and voila! Please note that germination is poor at temperatures of 85 degrees and above.

These can also be direct sown in fall in cooler climates where they will remain dormant and emerge in spring after a natural cold stratification.

Please note that the sap of this plant can cause skin sensitivities in some people. You should always wash your hands after handling milk weed.

Grows to 1 foot tall.

Hardy to zones 4B-10. Plant in full sun and keep soil moist. Plant in late spring to summer in cooler climates or direct sow in fall for a spring emergence and fall or winter in warmer climates.

This is for 20 Seeds grown with absolutely no pesticide use. Sustainably harvested(not wild gathered) on private property.

I combine shipping on all seed orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like for no additional shipping. Orders over $35 for any combination of items in my shop ship for free!

All of my seeds are tested and guaranteed. Most of my seeds are fresh off of my own plants.