Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) $14.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (June-August) • Colors: Bright orange • Flower Size: 2-5 inch flower clusters
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, sandy to rocky • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Monarch Butterflies: Essential host plant • Native Bees: Nectar source • Other Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Multiple species support
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Slow to emerge, be patient • Summer: Moderate water until established • Fall: Leave stems for winter interest • Winter: Leave standing for wildlife
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Purple Coneflower
Black-Eyed Susan
Native Grasses
Blazing Star
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Monarch butterfly host plant • Deep taproot • Drought tolerant • Long-lasting cut flower • Winter interest
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after soil has warmed. Don't disturb once established due to deep taproot.