Description
The Monarch’s Lifeline — A Native Perennial Every Garden Needs
Butterfly Flower Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is one of the most important plants you can grow for North American wildlife. Native across much of the United States, this stunning perennial produces vivid clusters of red-orange blooms that are irresistible to Monarch butterflies — whose survival depends on milkweed as their sole larval host plant. Beyond Monarchs, it draws a parade of colorful butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects all summer long.
Growing Highlights
- Bloom color: Vivid red-orange clusters — a bold, eye-catching summer display
- Wildlife: Essential host plant for Monarch butterflies; attracts many other pollinators
- Native: Native to much of the United States — supports local ecosystems
- Type: Hardy perennial — returns reliably year after year
- Bloom season: Summer
- Height: 24”–36” tall
- Light: Full sun
- Drought tolerant & deer resistant: Low-maintenance once established
Why Gardeners Love It
Planting milkweed is one of the single most impactful things a gardener can do for Monarch conservation. ‘Butterfly Flower’ is the showiest of the native milkweeds — its brilliant blooms make it a garden standout while its ecological value is immeasurable. A must-have for wildflower gardens, pollinator borders, and anyone who wants to make a real difference for wildlife.
Non-GMO — from Botanical Interests, dedicated to supporting home gardeners and biodiversity.
SKU # 1146 | 150 mg
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