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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 tuberosaAsclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Milkweed, Butterfly Weed

In Stock: 2.159 lb (Total:2.479lb)

Asclepias tuberosa

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2.16 lb

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

63,753

Quantity:

2.16 lb

Collected in:

Netherlands

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832323

Native to: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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Introduced

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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

Transform your garden into a vibrant butterfly haven with the captivating Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Weed. Sporting clusters of eye-catching bright orange to yellow-orange blooms, this hardy perennial is not only a feast for the eyes but also a vital player in supporting local ecosystems. Native to the Eastern and Southern United States, Butterfly Weed thrives in zones 3 to 9 and reaches an average height of 1 to 2.5 feet. Its vivid flowers, gracing upright stems from June to August, provide a welcome splash of color to any landscape.

Unlike other milkweeds, Butterfly Weed is easily identified by its distinctive colors and the lack of milky sap. Perfect for sunny, dry locations, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soils and endures even deer and drought with ease. Revel in the fluttering beauty of monarchs and other winged visitors drawn to its nectar-rich blooms and foliage that serve as a crucial larval host for the monarch butterfly. Whether adorning a rocky garden, a sunny border, or a naturalized meadow, let Butterfly Weed be the star of your landscape, where its low maintenance and adaptability shine.