Orange Butterfly Milkweed Native Seeds (Asclepias tuberosa) Monarch Butterfly Host

Bring a burst of fiery orange to your garden with Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Weed or Butterfly Milkweed! This native perennial wildflower is a must-have for pollinator gardens, prairie restorations, and anyone hoping to support monarch butterflies.

🦋 Why You'll Love It
Unlike other milkweed species, Butterfly Weed has clear (not milky) sap and forms tidy, well-behaved clumps rather than spreading aggressively — making it perfect for borders and smaller garden beds. Its vibrant clusters of orange-to-yellow flowers bloom from early to late summer, attracting monarchs, swallowtails, bees, and hummingbirds all season long.

🌱 Growing Details

Mature height: 1–2.5 feet
Bloom time: June–August
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily), Part shade
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates poor/rocky/sandy soil
Water: Drought-tolerant once established
Hardiness zones: 3–9
Root type: Deep taproot (dislikes transplanting once mature)

🐛 A Monarch Host Plant
Like all milkweeds, Butterfly Weed serves as an essential host plant for monarch caterpillars while its nectar-rich blooms feed adult butterflies and countless other pollinators.

✨ Perfect for xeriscaping, native plant gardens, cut flower arrangements, and anyone looking to create a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly landscape.

Germination: Sow outdoors in Fall or cold-moist stratify in moist paper towel/sand in ziploc bag in the refrigerator for at least 30 days