Milkweed, Butterfly
Milkweed, Butterfly

Milkweed, Butterfly

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The Milkweed Butterfly is a stunning addition to any garden. With its beautiful orange blooms, it adds a pop of color and attracts monarch butterflies with its nectar-rich blooms. Plus, it can thrive in poor soil, making it an easy and low-maintenance choice for any gardener. 

How to Grow Butterfly Milkweed

  • Latin Name: Asclepias tuberosa
  • Perennial
  • Days to Maturity: 90-110
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • Soil: Average, Well-Drained
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Light Preference: Full sun
  • Planting:
    • Depth: 1/4"
    • Plant Space: 12-24"
    • Row Spacing: 1-2'
  • Pests/disease: No serious pests or diseases
  • Seed Count:
    • 1 oz. - Approximately 5,000 Seeds
    • 4 oz. - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
    • 1 lb. - Approximately 80,000 Seeds

Butterfly milkweed is attractive to many pollinators, such as Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds. If the soil is too wet or doesn't drain well, the plants may develop crown rot, rust, or powdery mildew. To prevent these diseases, plant in well-drained soil