{"product_id":"milkweed-butterfly-flower-seeds","title":"Botanical Interests, Inc. - Milkweed Butterfly Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eButterflies will seek out your garden when you grow this vigorous, heirloom perennial, a preferred nectar plant for monarchs and other pollinators. Beginning in summer, you will be treated to a profusion of fiery, red-orange flowers followed by decorative green seed pods. Drought tolerant once established; performs in poor soils. Native to much of the United States. A long-lasting addition to cut flower arrangements. Perennial in USDA zones 3 and warmer. Sap is toxic; avoid eye\/skin contact and do not ingest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWe cannot ship this variety to Hawaii as per state regulations. Please do not order if your shipping address is in these states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApocynaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEastern U.S., Canada, and Northern Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerennial in USDA zones 3 and warmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExposure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom Period:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24\"–36\" tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety Info:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndividual flowers ½\", borne in brilliant red-orange clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Sow Outside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in the fall for spring germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Start Inside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Emerge:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14–28 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e¼\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA group of 3 seeds every 12\"–24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen 3\" tall, thin to 1 every 12\"–24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing blooms that are 1\/2-2\/3 open. Place in water, allowing the latex within the stems to dissipate in the water, then change the water. Wear gloves; milkweed sap can cause skin and eye irritation and can be toxic if ingested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eShop with confidence when you shop at Southern Agriculture. All of our items are in stock and ship from Tulsa, Oklahoma.  If you have any questions you can email us at Sales@southornagriculture.shop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you prefer to shop in-store? We have six locations located in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Owasso Oklahoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45599222006001,"sku":"73621001146","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0034\/3667\/5121\/files\/1507_3660_large_37d9e4a1-8730-487b-8be6-160a818a103c_deele2.webp?v=1729011354","url":"https:\/\/southornagriculture.shop\/products\/milkweed-butterfly-flower-seeds","provider":"Southern Agriculture ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}