Description
xAttract monarch butterflies and add a burst of color to your garden with 5 Butterfly Weed Plants (Asclepias tuberosa), a vibrant perennial that thrives in full sun. Known for its striking orange flowers, Butterfly Weed is not only a visual delight but also an essential nectar source for pollinators. These bare root plants are perfect for butterfly gardens, wildflower meadows, and natural landscaping.
Butterfly Weed prefers well-draining, sandy to loamy soil and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for USDA zones 3-9, this low-maintenance plant provides seasonal beauty and supports local wildlife, making it a must-have for eco-friendly gardeners.
- Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa
- Common Name: Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Milkweed
- Quantity: 5 bare root plants
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
- Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
- Care Level: Easy, low-maintenance
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant
- Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy to loamy soil
- Features: Bright orange flowers, attracts monarch butterflies, pollinator-friendly
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 3-9
- Uses: Butterfly gardens, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens
- Color: Orange flowers with green foliage
- Features: Pollinator-friendly, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance
- Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering: Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Plant Size: 1-2 feet tall, spreads 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Climate Suitability: Hardy in USDA zones 3-9
- Type: Roots
5 butterfly weed plants asclepias tuberosa perennial bare root monarch butterfly attracting
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora
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