planting asclepias tuberosa seeds Orange Butterfly Weed – 35 Seeds

planting asclepias tuberosa seeds Orange Butterfly Weed – 35 SeedsPlant a beacon for butterflies with our heirloom Butterfly Weed seeds. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its brilliant clusters of intense orange flowers that light up the summer garden. More importantly, it is an essential host plant for the monarch butterfly, providing the only food source for their caterpillars. A true powerhouse for pollinators, it also attracts a wide variety of bees and other beneficial insects.

Plant a beacon for butterflies with our heirloom Butterfly Weed seeds. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its brilliant clusters of intense orange flowers that light up the summer garden. More importantly, it is an essential host plant for the monarch butterfly, providing the only food source for their caterpillars. A true powerhouse for pollinators, it also attracts a wide variety of bees and other beneficial insects. Butterfly Weed is incredibly tough, drought-tolerant, and a must-have for any pollinator or wildflower garden.

⭐ What you'll love

• An essential host plant for the caterpillars of the monarch butterfly.
• Brilliant clusters of intense orange flowers provide a spectacular summer display.
• An extremely hardy and drought-tolerant perennial, perfect for sunny, dry spots.
• A magnet for a huge diversity of native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 35 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 1-3 feet
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
• USDA Zone: 4-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period.
• Stratification: For spring planting, a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator is required.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Must have excellent drainage; tolerates poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.

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• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
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