- Price per 1 packet

1 / 6

Author:Photo by and (c)2009 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man)
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Butterfly_Weed_Asclepias_tuberosa_Umbel.jpg

2 / 6

3 / 6

Robb Hannawacker

4 / 6

Nancy Navarre

5 / 6

AdobeStock

6 / 6

AdobeStock

❮ ❯

Asclepias tuberosaAsclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Milkweed, Butterfly Weed

In Stock: 2.168 lb (Total:2.89lb)

Asclepias tuberosa

Quantity

Calculate

All items have bulk rates priced in

Buying options

0.96 lb

2.17 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

63,753

Quantity:

2.17 lb

Collected in:

Netherlands

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

4

Item ID:

1832323

Characteristics

No Export to These Countries

England (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Asclepias tuberosa, also known as Butterfly Milkweed or Butterfly Weed, is a beautiful perennial plant native to eastern North America. Growing up to 2 feet tall, it showcases clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early autumn that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and other insects. It prefers dry, sand or gravel soil and requires full sun. This plant is also commonly used in herbalism for its healing properties, particularly for relieving pain and inflammation of pleurisy. However, it should not be used by pregnant women and infants due to its small amount of cardiac glycosides. Propagated easily by seed, it might be difficult to transplant once established. Don't miss the chance to bring a splash of color and life to your garden with this stunning plant!