{"product_id":"asclepias-texana-texas-milkweed-10-seeds","title":"Asclepias texana (Texas Milkweed) - 5 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as White Milkweed.  5 homegrown seeds.  Collected in Dec 2025.  Germination rate on this batch was 73%, tested on 4-16-26.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStratification:  Optional, cold stratification may improve germination.\u003cbr\u003eScarification:  No. \u003cbr\u003eSowing Depth: ⅛″ to ¼″ deep in well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003cbr\u003eMoisture: Keep soil lightly moist, not soggy.\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 70–80°F (21–29°C) for best results.\u003cbr\u003eGermination Time:  7-40 days (most have sprouted for me in the first 2 weeks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003eHardiness Zones:  8-10.  \u003cbr\u003eWater Requirements:  Low (drought tolerant).\u003cbr\u003eSun:  Part sun to part shade. \u003cbr\u003eHabit:  Semi-woody and herbaceous.\u003cbr\u003eLeaf Retention:  Deciduous (top dies back in winter).\u003cbr\u003eSize:  2 ft tall.\u003cbr\u003eWildlife:  Attractive to butterflies, native bees.  Host (larval): Monarch (Danaus plexippus) and queen (Danaus gilippus).  Aphids are normal on milkweeds and won't harm the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to shipping restrictions with plant material, we can't ship this item to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlaska\u003cbr\u003eCalifornia\u003cbr\u003eHawaii \u003cbr\u003eOregon\u003cbr\u003eWashington\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTX PLANTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45139826966572,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/1575\/9916\/files\/e57b70da-il_fullxfull.7380928280_e1ts.jpg?v=1766374754","url":"https:\/\/ctxplants.com\/products\/asclepias-texana-texas-milkweed-10-seeds","provider":"CTX PLANTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}