Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly weed 1000 seeds orange milkweed native for Monarchs
USD 13.59 USD
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Moderate |
| Type | Flower seeds |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Features | Flowering |
| Color | Orange |
| Climate | Cold |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade |
| Genus | Asclepias |
| USDA Hardiness Zone (°F) | 4 (-30 to -20 °F) |
| Plant Habit | Bushy |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Species | Asclepias tuberosa |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Common Name | Butterfly weed |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Watering | Light |
| Season Of Interest | Summer |
1000 seeds of "butterfly weed" or orange milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) collected in September 2021. Butterfly weed prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and once established is very drought-tolerant. It's easy to start from seed, and doesn't usually require cold stratification. The striking orange flowers are very attractive to pollinators. This native milkweed is a host plant for for the Monarch and Queen butterflies. The adult female lays eggs on it and the caterpillars eat the leaves, stems, and flowers. Even a few milkweed plants can help support the Monarch breeding cycle. There are approx. 4,000-4,500 seeds per ounce.