Milkweed Seeds – Scattered to Attract Monarch Butterflies

Common Milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca) Seed Packet

When we first purchased our property, Ed’s mother (who’s active with her local garden club) gave us some Milkweed seeds to plant.

Because we closed in late winter, we’ve waited to scatter those seeds until the fall (when they would otherwise be spread naturally).

When Ed’s mom came to visit in October, we tasked her with the job of scatting the seeds wherever she liked (a full-circle moment in our eyes; whenever we see the Milkweed plants and associated Monarch butterflies in the future (fingers crossed), we will think of her).

Illinois DNR Education Page about Growing Common Milkweed Plants from Seed