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Butterfly Weed Seeds

Butterfly Weed Seeds
$2.49
Butterfly Weed, also known as Milkweed, boasts bright orange flowers in the summer, followed by pointed seed pods.
A tuberous rooted perennial with narrow foliage, Milkweed is an upright and vigorous plant that gets its name for attracting butterflies!
Great for cut flower arrangements. Plant along wood side edges as an attractant for butterflies. Mulch lightly to protect from severe winters.
Plant Type: Perennial Flower
Fill Weight (grams): 0.15
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 20-25 Days
Days To Bloom: 180-365+ Days
Planting Depth: .125"
Seed Spacing: Sow Butterfly Weed seeds roughly 10"-12" apart.
Growing Height: 24-36"
Best Container Size: 24"+
Instructions: After all danger of frost has passed, sow Butterfly Weed seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 0.125" of soil. For earlier blooms, start indoors about 6-8 weeks before last frost. When plants are 2" high, thin or transplant before they become crowded.
Suggestions: Mulch lightly to protect from severe winters.

Carnation Seeds, Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors
$2.19
The Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors Carnation is a half-hardy perennial flower prized for its long bloom season.
These carnations have large flowers with a delightful spicy, clove-like fragrance which blooms in many shades of crimson, red, rose, pink, yellow, and white. For earlier blooms, start seeds indoors.
Plant Type: Perennial Flower
Fill Weight (grams): 0.34
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-15 Days
Days To Bloom: 60-90 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: Sow Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors Carnation seeds roughly 12" apart.
Growing Height: 18-20"
Best Container Size: 18"+
Instructions: For early blooms, start Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors Carnation seeds indoors. Or, in mild climates, sow outdoors in the fall. Thin or transplant when a few inches tall.
Suggestions: Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors Carnations are superb for cut flower arrangements. Excellent for borders, bedding, and indoor potted plants where they'll flower much of the year.