Asclepias tuberosa 15 Seeds - Butterfly Weed Orange Milkweed Pollinator Flower

Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as butterfly weed, is a native perennial prized for its vibrant orange flower clusters and its role as a host plant for monarch butterflies. This heirloom, non-GMO variety brings long-lasting color to pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and sunny borders. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout the summer.

Butterfly weed is drought tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils, making it a dependable choice for low-water landscapes and wildflower gardens. The bright orange umbels also make excellent cut flowers. With 15 seeds per packet, you can start a colorful patch that supports pollinators season after season.

Plant Features

• Heirloom, non-GMO Asclepias tuberosa seeds
• Produces clusters of bright orange flowers
• Attracts monarch butterflies and other pollinators
• Drought tolerant once established
• Ideal for pollinator gardens, meadows, and borders

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 1-2 feet
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow butterfly weed seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors in late fall for natural stratification. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination can be slow and irregular, often taking 2-4 weeks or longer.

Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots or directly into the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. Mature plants are drought tolerant and require minimal care. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom, or leave seed pods to mature for self-sowing.

What's Included

This listing includes 15 Asclepias tuberosa seeds.