15 Butterfly Weed Seeds – Asclepias tuberosa – Monarch Butterfly Host Plant

📩 Only Pay Shipping Once! Order as many seed varieties as you like — you’ll only be charged one flat shipping fee. We carefully package every seed packet. If you have any questions about planting or need help choosing varieties, feel free to message us anytime! 🌱💛 Grow 15 seeds of Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Weed. This beautiful native perennial produces vibrant orange flower clusters that bloom throughout summer and attract numerous pollinators. Butterfly Weed is one of the most popular monarch butterfly plants, serving as a host plant for caterpillars while also providing nectar for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Unlike many milkweed species, Butterfly Weed prefers dry, well-drained soils, making it perfect for prairie gardens, pollinator gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes. Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa Common Name: Butterfly Weed Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower USDA Zones: 3–9 Height: 1–2.5 feet Bloom Time: Summer Light: Full sun Soil: Dry well drained soil Water Needs: Low Cold stratification recommended for 30–60 days. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in well drained soil. Keep soil lightly moist during germination. Germination typically occurs within 2–4 weeks after stratification.