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Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa

$12.99

Plant in Spring Pre-Order: Ships Spring 2026
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Quantity: 2 Roots
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  • Pollinators will make a beeline for these fiery nectar-rich flowers
  • 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
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About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Orange
Growth Habit Upright
Plant Height 18 to 30 inches
Bloom Season Summer
Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators
Use Erosion Control
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa

Asclepias tuberosa

Seed Type Root

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!

Planting Information

Planting Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Asclepias tuberosa

Planting Season Spring
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 2 inches
Plant Spacing 18 inches
Plant Height 18 to 30 inches
Water Needs Low
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size No. 1
View our Butterfly Milkweed Planting Guide to learn more.

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

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