Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa
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A tuberous rooted perennial with narrow foliage, Milkweed is an upright and vigorous plant that gets its name for attracting butterflies!
Great for cut flower arrangements. Plant along wood side edges as an attractant for butterflies. Mulch lightly to protect from severe winters.
Sku: 3005
Vendor: Ferry-Morse
Sun/Partial Shade
20-25 Days
24"+
24-36"
Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 30
Plant Type: Perennial Flower
Fill Weight (grams): 0.15
Days To Bloom: 180-365+ Days
After all danger of frost has passed, sow Butterfly Weed seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 0.125" of soil. For earlier blooms, start indoors about 6-8 weeks before last frost. When plants are 2" high, thin or transplant before they become crowded.
Planting Depth: .125"
Seed Spacing: Sow Butterfly Weed seeds roughly 10"-12" apart.
Mulch lightly to protect from severe winters.
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