Butterfly Milkweed - Asclepias Tuberosa Seeds

Butterfly Milkweed Asclepias Tuberosa

Beautiful bright orange flowers bloom from mid-summer until early fall. A favorite among Monarch butterflies, it also attracts bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. Once established, is drought tolerant and requires little maintence.

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Seed Spacing: 1 inch

Seed Depth: 3/4 inch

Days to Sprout: 10-40

Blooms: Summer

Plant Height
12-36 inches

Plant
Direct seed in early spring or fall in mild climates. For best results, mix seed with a cup of sand or other inert material and broadcast over planting area. Lightly rake seed into the soil.

CARE
Keep soil moist until plants begin to grow, then water only when necessary. In Spring, trim back last season's growth, new foliage will appear later than other perennials.