Butterfly Weed Plants Asclepias tuberosa Bare Root — 5 Perennial Monarch-Attracting

About This Plant

Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Weed or Butterfly Milkweed, is a perennial flowering plant with upright, clump-forming growth. It features bright orange flowers that attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun with well-draining soil ranging from sandy to loamy.

What You Will Receive

5 bare root Butterfly Weed plants (Asclepias tuberosa).

Growing Information

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-draining, sandy to loamy soil
• Size: 1-2 feet tall; spreads 1-1.5 feet
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Hardiness: USDA zones 3-9
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming

Live Plant Notice

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