Used by many tribes for making everything from rope to cloth to medicine this beautiful milkweed has a very interesting ethnobotanical history.

Though once common, it was targeted for eradication because of it's perceived toxicity to livestock. This same toxicity is critical for the survival of monarch butterflies, it is now clear that the survival of both species are tied together. Blooms from May to September. For best results, plant in the fall. Germination rate about 70% or better.

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We recommend you check with experts (like your County Extension Agent) in your area for the best growing practices before you plant.