Butterfly Milkweed (Aslepias tubersoa)

Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) $14.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (June-August) • Colors: Bright orange • Flower Size: 2-5 inch flower clusters ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, sandy to rocky • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Monarch Butterflies: Essential host plant • Native Bees: Nectar source • Other Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Multiple species support 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Slow to emerge, be patient • Summer: Moderate water until established • Fall: Leave stems for winter interest • Winter: Leave standing for wildlife 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Purple Coneflower Black-Eyed Susan Native Grasses Blazing Star ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Monarch butterfly host plant • Deep taproot • Drought tolerant • Long-lasting cut flo