Asclepias Soulmate Seed
Elevate your garden with Asclepias Soulmate Seed, also known as Butterfly Weed. These seeds produce tall plants with striking deep rose blooms, perfect for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. The blooms offer an excellent vase life, making them ideal for cut flower arrangements. Growing to a height of 32-48 inches and spreading 20-24 inches, these raw and untreated seeds are best started indoors for transplanting. Germination typically occurs within 14-21 days, with full maturation taking 105-120 days.
$11.40
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1511
/ 1801
#1511 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Height
3248
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Critical Monarch Host Plant
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance
- Striking, Long-Lasting Blooms
Who should skip it
- Requires Cold Stratification
- Slow to Establish
- Susceptible to Aphid Infestation
Key Specs
Height
32-48 inches
Spread
20-24 inches
Germination Lighting
Do not cover seed
Germination Days
14-21 Days
Maturation Days
105-120 Days
Planting Method
Transplant
Form/Style
RAW / UNTREATED
Features
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Striking deep rose blooms
- Excellent vase life for cut flowers
- Tall growth habit
- Ideal for transplanting
- Raw and untreated seeds
- Supports local ecosystems
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers on the ecological value and seed quality of the Asclepias Soulmate. Gardeners focused on supporting monarch butterflies highly value these seeds. Success hinges on proper cold stratification; those who master this technique report excellent germination and robust plant growth, delighting in monarch attraction. Experienced users confirm the seeds are high quality and perform reliably under correct conditions. Conversely, less experienced gardeners sometimes struggle with the required stratification process, leading to lower satisfaction. Overall, the product is praised for its specialized conservation purpose and the high potential realized when planting instructions are followed precisely.
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