Butterfly Milkweed Flowers

Butterfly Milkweed Seeds

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Description

Bring vibrant color and essential pollinator support to your garden with Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa). Known for its striking clusters of bright orange blooms, this hardy native perennial is a magnet for butterflies—especially monarchs—along with bees and other beneficial insects.

Unlike other milkweed varieties, Butterfly Milkweed has a more compact, clump-forming habit and thrives in dry, well-drained soils, making it perfect for low-maintenance gardens, wildflower meadows, and sunny borders.

Product Highlights

  • Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
  • Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed
  • Plant Type: Perennial wildflower
  • Bloom Color: Bright orange
  • Height: 18–36 inches
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun
  • Soil Needs: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
  • Zones: USDA 3–9

Why Grow Butterfly Milkweed?

  • Supports monarch butterflies as a host plant for caterpillars
  • Drought tolerant and ideal for low-water gardens
  • Low maintenance and thrives in poor soils
  • Long bloom season from early to mid-summer
  • Excellent for native and pollinator gardens

Planting & Growing Tips

  • Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in fall or cold stratify seeds for spring planting
  • Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
  • Germination: 14–28 days
  • Care: Avoid overwatering; prefers dry conditions once established
  • Note: Does not transplant well due to its deep taproot—plant in a permanent location

Add a burst of fiery color and support pollinators with Butterfly Milkweed, a standout native wildflower for any sunny garden.