{"product_id":"aquatic-milkweed-asclepias-perennis-12-seeds","title":"200pcs Suitable for beginner planting Milkweed Seeds flourish in loose well drained soil suited for home garden cultivation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\"\u003e Milkweed is one of the few shade-tolerant milkweeds. This is an excellent choice for use as a Monarch host as it will remain evergreen in mild winters in zone 8B and warmer and is a good substitute for Tropical Milkweed for those looking for a reliable native perennial milkweed with a smaller compact habit. Asclepias perennis is native to much of the eastern central US. Provide a 4-6 hours of sun in average moist to semi-moist soil for optimum vigor and flowering.  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStart Aquatic Milkweed seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of nighttime freezing has past. Plant seeds 1\/8\" deep and 12” apart. Keep the soil evenly moist until the seeds germinate in 10 - 20 days. Water regularly allowing the soil to go nearly dry between each watering. Fertilize monthly in the summer with a general purpose fertilizer. To get a head start, seeds can be planted indoors in the late winter. Transplant outdoors after the danger of nighttime freezing has past.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHardy perennial\u003cbr\u003e\n18\" - 24\" tall\u003cbr\u003e\nBlooms from May until October\u003cbr\u003e\nCold hardy in USDA zones 6 - 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ISACC GARDEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48155861811458,"sku":"SP1-X03-200-03","price":11.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4096\/9730\/files\/305ec47c8a3e691ced84b05ab8e13f03.jpg?v=1784597600","url":"https:\/\/www.isaccgarden.com\/products\/aquatic-milkweed-asclepias-perennis-12-seeds","provider":"ISACC GARDEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}