Asclepias tuberosa is a perennial milkweed and great native plant. Common milkweed, also known as Butterfly Weed, can be found growing in ditches and prairie plantings throughout the mid west. Perennial Milkweed is a great host plant for Monarch butterflies. Adult butterflies sip the flower nectar. The butterfly larvae feed on the actual plant. This is a perennial milkweed in zones 4-9. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds fresh from this year's crop.
Butterfly weed is a beautiful addition to informal wildflower bouquets, second photo. Grow this plant with other native type plants. Looks great with dark purple salvia and ornamental grasses.
This plant is a must for anyone establishing a butterfly garden. Great for all types of butterflies and other pollinators. This is a perennial and will bloom the second year when grown from seed. All seeds come packaged in a kraft paper envelope. Complete growing information included with all orders.
****Milkweeds are considered poisonous and should be grown with caution around livestock, pets and children. It is one reason the deer leave this plant alone. ***
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