Butterflyweed “Live Plant” (Asclepias tuberosa)
ONLY SHIPPING IN FLORIDA!!!
Milkweed acts as the essential host plant for the Monarch, Queen, and Soldier butterflies. Among the various species of milkweed, this particular one thrives in dry conditions but still requires well-draining soil.
To successfully cultivate it in a garden, it is advisable to replace the existing soil with builders sand at the planting location. This will ensure proper drainage and create an optimal environment for the plant's growth.
The vibrant orange flowers of milkweed serve as an abundant nectar source, attracting multiple butterflies and bees. In fact, these flowers are highly favored by butterflies, which has earned the plant its common name, butterflyweed.
Milkweed sustains an intricate ecosystem within itself. Various insects, including milkweed bugs, aphids, and ladybugs, rely on this plant without causing harm. Cold stratification, a process of exposing seeds to cold temperatures, is not necessary for milkweed germination, but it can improve the success rate. It is important to note that the entire plant is toxic and can cause blindness, so handling it with care is essential.
Sizing: 4” pot
Full sun to part Shade
Moisture: somewhat moist to very long and very dry spells
winter dormant
H:1-2 W:0.5-1.5
Orange Blooms Spring-Fall
Short lived perennial (3 years or less)
ONLY SHIPPING IN FLORIDA!!!
Milkweed acts as the essential host plant for the Monarch, Queen, and Soldier butterflies. Among the various species of milkweed, this particular one thrives in dry conditions but still requires well-draining soil.
To successfully cultivate it in a garden, it is advisable to replace the existing soil with builders sand at the planting location. This will ensure proper drainage and create an optimal environment for the plant's growth.
The vibrant orange flowers of milkweed serve as an abundant nectar source, attracting multiple butterflies and bees. In fact, these flowers are highly favored by butterflies, which has earned the plant its common name, butterflyweed.
Milkweed sustains an intricate ecosystem within itself. Various insects, including milkweed bugs, aphids, and ladybugs, rely on this plant without causing harm. Cold stratification, a process of exposing seeds to cold temperatures, is not necessary for milkweed germination, but it can improve the success rate. It is important to note that the entire plant is toxic and can cause blindness, so handling it with care is essential.
Sizing: 4” pot
Full sun to part Shade
Moisture: somewhat moist to very long and very dry spells
winter dormant
H:1-2 W:0.5-1.5
Orange Blooms Spring-Fall
Short lived perennial (3 years or less)
ONLY SHIPPING IN FLORIDA!!!
Milkweed acts as the essential host plant for the Monarch, Queen, and Soldier butterflies. Among the various species of milkweed, this particular one thrives in dry conditions but still requires well-draining soil.
To successfully cultivate it in a garden, it is advisable to replace the existing soil with builders sand at the planting location. This will ensure proper drainage and create an optimal environment for the plant's growth.
The vibrant orange flowers of milkweed serve as an abundant nectar source, attracting multiple butterflies and bees. In fact, these flowers are highly favored by butterflies, which has earned the plant its common name, butterflyweed.
Milkweed sustains an intricate ecosystem within itself. Various insects, including milkweed bugs, aphids, and ladybugs, rely on this plant without causing harm. Cold stratification, a process of exposing seeds to cold temperatures, is not necessary for milkweed germination, but it can improve the success rate. It is important to note that the entire plant is toxic and can cause blindness, so handling it with care is essential.
Sizing: 4” pot
Full sun to part Shade
Moisture: somewhat moist to very long and very dry spells
winter dormant
H:1-2 W:0.5-1.5
Orange Blooms Spring-Fall
Short lived perennial (3 years or less)