Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly milkweed)

Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly milkweed)

$7.99 – $175.00

Actual inventory ready for sale may vary, please contact us to confirm stock

Select pot size

Clear

Butterfly milkweed is cute, short(12″-30″), and orange! It is beloved by hummingbirds and butterflies alike. It is a host to the Monarch butterfly and other lepidoptera. It does great in a dry sunny spot, but will tolerate a little shade. This milkweed is fantastic along borders and walkways and will delight you!

Attributes and Characteristics

Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly milkweed)

Full sun, part shade
1′-2.5′ Height, 1′-2′ Width
Average to Dry Soil
June, July, Aug Bloom Time
Monarch Butterfly Host Plant
Host Plant Other
Orange Summer Flowers
Attractive Fall/Winter Interest
Pollinator Powerhouse
Adaptable
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Salt Tolerant
Non-Aggressive Variety
Compaction Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Meadow
Hell Strip

Pick up Information

Order Online for Pickup at our Westport, MA farm.

An additional handling charge may be applied at pickup. This is dependent on order quantity.