2 Yellow Milkweed Plants – Asclepias perennis | 3–6" Live Starter Plants | Yellow Swamp Milkweed | Pollinator Garden | No Pot

Bring bright yellow blooms and valuable pollinator habitat to your garden with Yellow Milkweed (Asclepias perennis), also known as Yellow Swamp Milkweed. This native perennial produces clusters of cheerful flowers above slender green foliage and is an excellent addition to butterfly gardens, native plant landscapes, borders, and moist garden areas.
This listing includes 2 young live starter plants approximately 3–6 inches tall. They are shipped without pots with the roots protected in planting medium. These are starter plants and may not be flowering when they arrive. With suitable growing conditions, they can mature into attractive perennial plants that provide nectar for pollinators and serve as a host plant for monarch caterpillars.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Yellow Milkweed starter plants
✔️ Approximately 3–6" tall
✔️ Asclepias perennis
✔️ Roots protected with planting medium
✔️ Ships without pots
✔️ Excellent for butterfly and pollinator gardens
✔️ Perennial native plant
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Yellow Milkweed / Yellow Swamp Milkweed
Botanical Name: Asclepias perennis
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
Growth Stage: Young starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep consistently moist while establishing; more drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with adequate moisture and container size
💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly while the young plants establish. Avoid excessive fertilizer, as overly rich conditions can encourage foliage rather than flowers. Leave mature seed pods in place if you want to provide natural habitat and potential seed for future plants.