How to Grow Penstemon and Milkweed: Fall Seed Starting for Pollinators

Learn how to grow milkweed and penstemon plants from seed using my proven fall seed starting method for Zone 8b. In this step-by-step guide, I show you my specialized potting mix recipe, container setup, and optimal positioning for overwintering native wildflower seeds that support monarch butterflies and pollinators.

Perfect for growing milkweed and beardtongue (penstemon) in your pollinator garden, this foolproof technique works great for fall sowing in the Pacific Northwest and similar climates (Zones 7-9).

What You'll Learn:
Custom potting mix recipe for fall seed starting
How to load seedling containers for overwintering
Sowing techniques for Swamp Milkweed seeds
Sowing techniques for Penstemon seeds
Best location and positioning for fall-sown native seeds
Why these native plants are essential for butterfly gardens
These native wildflowers are perfect for creating a thriving pollinator garden that supports monarchs and other beneficial insects. Both swamp milkweed and penstemon are hardy perennials that establish beautifully when started from seed in fall.

Growing Zone: 8b (Pacific Northwest)
Seeds Featured: Swamp Milkweed, Penstemon

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