Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) Bare-Root Starter Plants - 10 Plants, Drought-Tolerant Monarch Host

About This Plant

Butterfly Weed, or Asclepias tuberosa, is a perennial herb with bright orange flower clusters that attract monarch butterflies and a variety of pollinators. This drought-tolerant milkweed tolerates poor soils once established and features a deep taproot to help stabilize soil and reduce erosion. Suitable for full sun and well-drained soil, it grows 1-3 ft tall and 1-2 ft wide, blooming in summer.

What You Will Receive

Ten bare-root Butterfly Weed plants (Asclepias tuberosa), sold as starter plants. Plant form is bare-root; ships as bare-root per the listing.

Growing Information

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil
• Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
• Planting Depth: Place rhizomes just below the soil surface with buds facing up
• Spacing: 6 inches apart in rows 6-12 inches apart
• Care: Water lightly after planting; minimal watering once established; cut back in late fall; deep taproot means avoid transplanting

Live Plant Notice

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