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Back to buying optionsOrange Milkweed Plant – 2 Live Milkweed Starter Plants | 4–6 Inch | Orange Flowers | Butterfly Garden Plant | Pollinator Perennial | Zones 6–9
Support your butterfly garden with a pack of 2 live Orange Milkweed starter plants. Milkweed is an important host plant for monarch butterflies and can also attract other pollinators to the garden. These perennial plants produce cheerful orange flowers in summer and add both color and wildlife value to sunny garden spaces.
Each plant is approximately 4–6 inches tall when shipped. Orange Milkweed grows into an upright perennial reaching approximately 3 feet tall under favorable conditions. It performs well in garden beds, pollinator gardens, native-style landscapes, and other outdoor planting areas.
For best results, plant in a sunny location with moist, well-draining soil and provide regular moisture while the plants become established. Plant size and fullness may vary naturally depending on season and growing conditions.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Orange Milkweed starter plants
✔️ Approximately 4–6 inches tall
✔️ Perennial flowering plants
✔️ Attractive orange summer blooms
✔️ Excellent butterfly garden plant
✔️ Pollinator-friendly garden choice
✔️ Suitable for garden beds and outdoor landscapes
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Orange Milkweed
Botanical Name: Asclepias species
Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
Growth Stage: Live starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Medium to wet; provide consistent moisture while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with an appropriately sized container
💡 Care Tip: Plant milkweed where it receives plenty of sunlight and has good drainage. Keep young plants consistently watered while establishing. Avoid disturbing established plants unnecessarily, and allow seed pods to mature if you want the plants to naturally reseed.
