Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Spot - Low Resistance
- Root Rot - Low Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance
Nature Assets*
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Preferred Planting Season*
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Average
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Water Use
- Well-Drained
- Prefers Dry Soils
Propagation Methods*
- Cuttings or Divisions
- Seed
Season of Interest*
- Summer
- Fall
- Spring
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Summer Flowering
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
- Wildlife Habitat
- Accent Plant
- Under Power Lines
- Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Asclepias is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
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BUTTERFLY MILKWEED
Asclepias tuberosa
Buy Butterfly Milkweed online. Brilliant orange flowers, late to break dormancy. Grow in a dry and warm condition.
Mature Height:
24-28 Inches
Mature Spread:
12-15 Inches
Family: Apocynaceae
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Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
Eco gallon Potted
SKU: 2265
(2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters)
(1000 units available now - SR)
Standard Package
Unbranded
$22.00
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Root Pouch 1 gallon
SKU: 8645
(1.0 gallons / 3.8 liters)
(9 units available now - S)
(30 units for review on 5/1/20)
Pre-Order
Standard Package
Unbranded
Grown in Root Pouch®.
$22.00
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