• A cluster of Asclepias Tuberosa butterfly milkweed flowers with a monarch butterfly on one of them.
  • Two bare roots of Butterfly Milkweed shown with dirt on a wooden surface.
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Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa

Pollinators will make a beeline for these fiery nectar-rich flowers

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Fast Growing
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Asclepias tuberosa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Root

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 to 30 inches

COLOR

  • Orange

Keep the butterfly party going in your garden by planting the stunning Butterfly Milkweed. Bright orange blooms with flat-topped clusters will bloom for many weeks. The hottest club for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators is in your yard!

  • • The Monarch Butterfly Attractor, Beautiful Native Wildflower
  • • Tuberous-Rooted Herbaceous Perennial, Summer Blooming until Fall
  • • This perennial will bloom to it's potential in the following growing season

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 2 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
4 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 4 Sq. Ft
6 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 6 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Butterfly Milkweed Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Milkweed?

    Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Milkweed is graded No. 1.

    Is Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Milkweed resistant to animals or disease?

    Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Milkweed is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 6 reviews.

    They arrived packaged well and healthy. I put them in the ground immediately. They are flourishing. Have their first flowers. The root systems were well developed. I plan on buying some more.

    Scott L. 5/5 Verified

    Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa

    I planted a lot of roots and bulbs last fall and spring. Planted this when it arrived, but it never grew, never saw it sprout through the ground during the summer. Bummer, I was looking forward to this being a bright spot in the garden.

    Maureen 2/5 Verified

    Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa

    Store owner replied: Hello, Maureen We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure accuracy of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. We're happy that we were able to come to a satisfactory resolution for you and look forward to continuing gardening with you!

    I recently purchased bare root butterfly weed and salvia. They arrived in great condition with very health root systems. And I mean crazy healthy dense root structure. Far superior to other mail order outfits from which I have previously purchased.

    Nancy P. 5/5 Verified

    Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa

    I’ve never planted milkweed before but ordered this after researching native milkweed for my area (Raleigh, zone ZB). I planted these in the Spring and now have at least four monarch caterpillars feasting on them. I’m so excited!

    Valerie 5/5 Verified

    Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa

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