Milkweed Mix Live Plants – Asclepias spp. | 2–5 Inches Tall | Ships Bare Root | Monarch Butterfly Host Plant | Pollinator Garden Favorite

Support butterflies and pollinators with this Milkweed Mix live starter plant, measuring approximately 2–5 inches tall and shipped bare root (no pot). Milkweed is an essential native perennial known for attracting monarch butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators while serving as the primary host plant for monarch caterpillars.

This mixed assortment may include a variety of Milkweed species with colorful blooms that add beauty and biodiversity to gardens, meadows, and native landscapes. As young starter plants, they require time to establish before reaching their full flowering potential. You will receive healthy plants similar in size and quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Milkweed Mix starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 2–5 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Milkweed Mix
Botanical Name: Asclepias spp.
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerant of poor soils once established
Watering: Moderate; water regularly until established, then drought tolerant
Mature Height: 2–5 feet (varies by species)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 3–10 (varies by species)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil and water consistently during the first few weeks after planting. Once established, Milkweed requires little maintenance and provides essential habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.