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Butterfly Milkweed

Butterfly Milkweed

Regular price $3.50 Sale

Asclepias tuberosa

Origin: Eastern and Southwestern United States

Improvement status: Wild

Seeds per packet: ~100

Germination tested 1/2023: 91%

Life cycle: Perennial

Among the most famous native perennial wildflowers. Its beautiful orange flowers and copious nectar production are immaculate for pollinators.

2' H x 2' W. Medium to Dry soil. Full to part Sun. Orange bloom July-Aug. Drought tolerant, smaller, border plant. Cold stratify 30 days or Fall direct seed outside.

Our seed was produced by Shooting Star Native Seeds in Spring Grove, MN.