Description
Asclepias tuberosa
Drought-tolerant perennial that provides food for monarch butterflies.
Native to the central United States, this orange flowered milkweed is a fantastic ornamental that feeds monarch butterfly caterpillars. Showy blooms grace the plant in mid-summer. Sun or part shade. Drought-tolerant perennial, zone 3.
For more information about growing this plant, visit the USDA plant guide.
Seeds grown by Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho.
50 Seeds.
Directions: Direct seed in fall or spring. Or, start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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¼” |
12” |
14-90 |
Perennial |