{"product_id":"asclepias-tuberosa-15-seeds-butterfly-weed-orange-milkweed-pollinator-flower","title":"Asclepias tuberosa 15 Seeds - Butterfly Weed Orange Milkweed Pollinator Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsclepias 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButterfly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom, non-GMO Asclepias tuberosa seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces clusters of bright orange flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts monarch butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for pollinator gardens, meadows, and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 1-2 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 15 Asclepias tuberosa seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739762426166,"sku":"EDNA-315","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8101012279_o82g.jpg?v=1792115333","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/asclepias-tuberosa-15-seeds-butterfly-weed-orange-milkweed-pollinator-flower","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}