{"product_id":"orange-butterfly-milkweed-native-seeds-asclepias-tuberosa-pleurisy-root-monarch-butterfly-host-milkweed","title":"Orange Butterfly Milkweed Native Seeds (Asclepias tuberosa) Monarch Butterfly Host","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🦋 Why You'll Love It\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Growing Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMature height: 1–2.5 feet\u003cbr\u003e\nBloom time: June–August\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun (6+ hours daily), Part shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, tolerates poor\/rocky\/sandy soil\u003cbr\u003e\nWater: Drought-tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e\nHardiness zones: 3–9\u003cbr\u003e\nRoot type: Deep taproot (dislikes transplanting once mature)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🐛 A Monarch Host Plant\u003cbr\u003e\nLike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Perfect for xeriscaping, native plant gardens, cut flower arrangements, and anyone looking to create a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGermination: Sow outdoors in Fall or cold-moist stratify in moist paper towel\/sand in ziploc bag in the refrigerator for at least 30 days\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cross Timbers Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":45551440134320,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":45551440167088,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":45551440199856,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/2357\/9056\/files\/il_fullxfull.5379084521_rmfa.jpg?v=1788278220","url":"https:\/\/crosstimbersnursery.com\/products\/orange-butterfly-milkweed-native-seeds-asclepias-tuberosa-pleurisy-root-monarch-butterfly-host-milkweed","provider":"Cross Timbers Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}