Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)

$10.00

Product Details:

  • Container Size: 0.5-gallon
  • Plant Type: Live plant

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A Vibrant Native for Pollinators and Low-Maintenance Beauty

 

Bring bold color and ecological value to your garden with Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Weed. This striking native perennial is a magnet for pollinators and a favorite in sunny, low-maintenance landscapes.

 

  • Brilliant Blooms: Bright orange clusters of flowers bloom from early summer to late summer, creating a vivid display.
  • Compact and Manageable: Reaches widths of 1–2 feet, with a tidy growth habit that fits perfectly in borders, meadows, or wildflower gardens.
  • Pollinator Paradise: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and serves as a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars.
  • Tough and Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in well-drained, sandy soils and tolerates dry conditions once established. Prefers full sun and is hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.
  • Long-Lasting Impact: A low-maintenance perennial with a deep taproot for durability and resilience.

 

Add Asclepias tuberosa to your garden for a splash of color and an essential contribution to native pollinator habitats.

Bloom Time

May, June, July, August, September

Habit

Herb

Light Requirement

Sun

Common Names

Butterflyweed, Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Milkweed, Orange Milkweed, Pleurisy Root, Chigger Flower, Chiggerweed

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