Indian Milkweed Seeds (Woollypod Milkweed – Asclepias eriocarpa)
Indian Milkweed, also known as Woollypod Milkweed, is a striking native perennial recognized for its soft, silvery-gray foliage and rounded clusters of pale pink to cream flowers. The entire plant has a velvety, woolly texture that gives it a distinctive presence in the landscape, especially in dry, open environments. Blooming in late spring to summer, this milkweed is an important nectar source for native pollinators and a host plant for monarch butterflies.
Naturally adapted to arid and semi-arid regions, Indian Milkweed thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, requiring very little water once established. Its deep roots make it resilient in drought conditions, while its sculptural form adds interest even when not in bloom. This is an excellent choice for native gardens, pollinator plantings, and restoration projects where true regional species matter.
 
Native Range
 
Indian Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa) is native to the Southwestern United States, including:
Arizona
California
Nevada
Utah
It naturally occurs in desert scrub, open slopes, washes, and foothill habitats.
 
Growing Information

Botanical Name: Asclepias eriocarpa
Common Names: Indian Milkweed, Woollypod Milkweed
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 2–4 feet
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–11
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
Water Needs: Low once established
 
How to Grow From Seed
 
Cold stratify seeds 30 days for best germination. Seeds can be sown in fall for a spring emergence or cold stratified in your refrigerator for 30 days. To artificially cold stratify, fold seeds in a moist paper towel, seal in ziploc bag and place in your refrigerator for 30 days, then sow as normal
Surface sow or cover very lightly
Keep soil evenly moist during germination
Germination typically occurs in 14–28 days after 
Transplant carefully; milkweeds dislike root disturbance
 
This is for 10 Seeds