Butterfly Weed – Asclepias tuberosa Live Bare Root Plants | Set of 10 | Native Milkweed | Pollinator Wildflower

Create a vibrant pollinator garden with this set of 10 live Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) bare root plants. This beautiful native milkweed produces brilliant clusters of orange flowers that attract butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the growing season. A favorite host plant for Monarch butterflies, Butterfly Weed is drought tolerant once established and thrives in flower beds, prairie plantings, wildflower gardens, and natural landscapes. Each healthy bare root plant arrives ready for planting and long-lasting garden performance.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 live Butterfly Weed plants
✔️ Healthy bare root plants
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot or foliage)
✔️ Native perennial wildflowers ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Butterfly Weed
Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Growth Stage: Bare root plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 18–36 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes (deep containers recommended)

💡 Care Tip: Plant Butterfly Weed in a sunny location with well-draining soil and avoid disturbing the roots after planting, as this species develops a deep taproot. Water regularly during the first growing season, then reduce watering as the plant becomes established. Leave seed pods in fall to support wildlife and encourage natural reseeding.