{"product_id":"3-butterfly-weed-plants-asclepias-tuberosa-perennial-bare-root-monarch-butterfly-attracting","title":"3 Butterfly Weed Plants, Asclepias tuberosa, Perennial Bare Root, Monarch Butterfly Attracting","description":"\u003cp\u003eButterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a native perennial prized for its vibrant orange flower clusters and its role as a host plant for monarch butterflies. This hardy plant brings long-lasting color to borders, pollinator gardens, and meadow plantings, and its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as bare root plants, Butterfly Weed establishes reliably when planted in well-drained soil and full sun. Its upright, clump-forming habit and tolerance for dry conditions make it a low-maintenance choice for naturalized areas and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant orange flower clusters that bloom through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts monarch butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative perennial that returns year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asclepias tuberosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant bare roots in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the roots without bending them, place the crown about 1 inch below the soil surface, and backfill gently. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist until new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Butterfly Weed requires little care. Water during extended dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Avoid overwatering or heavy clay soils, as good drainage is essential. Cut back spent foliage in late fall or leave seed pods to self-sow. Mulch lightly around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree (3) Butterfly Weed bare root plants (Asclepias tuberosa).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776114065718,"sku":"FOLIA-122","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6585195162_pdk1.jpg?v=1792467765","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/3-butterfly-weed-plants-asclepias-tuberosa-perennial-bare-root-monarch-butterfly-attracting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}