Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Weed | 15 Seeds | Bright Orange Milkweed Wildflower | Monarch Butterfly Host Plant
$9.99
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Bring vibrant color and pollinator activity to your garden with Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) seeds. This stunning native wildflower produces clusters of bright orange flowers that attract monarch butterflies, bees, and many other beneficial pollinators throughout the summer.
Butterfly Weed is one of the most popular milkweed species for pollinator gardens and serves as an important host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Its vivid blooms and compact growth make it perfect for wildflower gardens, pollinator beds, prairie plantings, and natural landscapes.
This hardy perennial thrives in sunny locations and well-draining soils, and once established it becomes drought tolerant and low maintenance. You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 15 Butterfly Weed seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Asclepias tuberosa
✔️ Fresh seeds for planting
✔️ Ideal for pollinator and butterfly gardens
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Butterfly Weed
Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; prefers sandy or poor soils
Watering: Low to moderate once established
Mature Height: 1–3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes (with well-draining soil)
💡 Care Tip:
Butterfly Weed seeds often germinate better after cold stratification. Refrigerate seeds in a moist medium for about 30 days before planting, or sow outdoors in fall to allow natural winter stratification. Avoid transplanting mature plants since they develop deep taproots.
Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Weed | 15 Seeds | Bright Orange Milkweed Wildflower | Monarch Butterfly Host Plant
$9.99