2 Orange Milkweed Live Starter Plants – 3–8" Tall – Asclepias tuberosa

Add vibrant color and support pollinators with Orange Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), also known as Butterfly Weed. This native perennial is admired for its brilliant orange flower clusters and upright growth habit, making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, borders, and naturalized landscapes.

This listing includes 2 live Orange Milkweed starter plants, each measuring approximately 3–8 inches tall at the time of shipping. These healthy, well-rooted young plants are ready for transplanting into garden beds or larger containers.

Plant Size at Shipping:

• Quantity: 2 live starter plants
• Approx. 3–8 inches tall at time of shipping

Plant Information:

• Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
• Common Name: Orange Milkweed, Butterfly Weed
• Plant Type: Native flowering perennial
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Flower Color: Bright orange
• Landscape Uses: Pollinator gardens, butterfly gardens, native plant landscapes, borders, prairie gardens, and wildflower plantings

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flower production, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Includes 2 live Orange Milkweed starter plants
• Approx. 3–8 inches tall at shipping
• Native perennial with bright orange blooms
• Excellent for butterfly and pollinator gardens
• Well-rooted starter plants ready for transplanting
• Ideal for borders, native landscapes, and wildflower gardens
• Thrives in full sun
• Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 2 Live Orange Milkweed Plants (Asclepias tuberosa)

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Orange Milkweed, Butterfly Weed
Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Plant Type: Native Flowering Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Bright Orange Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Low to moderate after establishment
USDA Zone: 3–9

❓ FAQ:

1. What is included with this listing?
You will receive 2 live Orange Milkweed starter plants, approximately 3–8 inches tall.

2. Is this a perennial?
Yes. Orange Milkweed is a hardy perennial in suitable growing zones.

3. Is this plant good for pollinator gardens?
Yes. It is widely planted in pollinator, butterfly, and native plant gardens.

4. What growing conditions does it prefer?
It grows best in full sun with well-drained soil.

5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable?
Orange Milkweed is generally hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.