Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Butterfly Weed Seedlings
Asclepias tuberosa
Certified Organic
Keeping butterfly populations happy and robust is a team effort, one that cannot be achieved by plantings of Common Milkweed alone. Although related, Butterfly Weed is a different species, with a wider native range and a habit and growth schedule that is all its own. It tends to flower for a longer duration of time than Common Milkweed, and it lacks milky sap. The nectar within its blooms attracts butterflies of all types, and the larvae of monarchs feed on the leaves. Long live the lepidoptera!
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Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 365 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Plant Spacing | 15" |
About the artist
Artwork by Nancy Blum. Nancy's rendering is composed of an appealing combination of ink, gouache, and colored pencil. It is the second in her series depicting Monarch-sustaining plants. In this work, the caterpillar is in position to start spinning its cocoon.
