Butterfly Milkweed - 3314

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Asclepias tuberosa (Asclepiadaceae)

An extremely hardy, long-­lived perennial native to North America. The magnificent bright orange flowers are concentrated in compact clusters at the top of branching stems. The flowers produce a large quantity of nectar which attracts butterflies throughout the growing season. Requires a very well drained sandy or gravelly soil in full sun. Butterfly Milkweed may take up to two years to become established from seed.

Suggested Use: Rock gardens, roadsides, mass plantings, borders.
Miscellaneous: Produces a very deep taproot making transplanting difficult . The stem, when broken, does not produce the milky white sap characteristic of this plant family. Once established is very dependable.

Average Planting Success: 50%
Height: 1 - 2 feet
Germination: 30 - 90 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65°F - ­75°F
Sowing Depth: 1/16"
Blooming Period: June - September
Average Seeds Per Pound: 87,000
Seeds/Pkt: 110 - Covers 20 sq. ft.
1 oz Covers: 272 sq. ft.
Seeding Rate: 10 lbs. per acre

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Testimonials

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I grew a nice garden from your Texas/Oklahoma mix this year adding some extra poppies. It was some real eye candy! I look forward to this falls planting already.

Thomas Beene
Southlake, Texas
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I want to compliment you on your product. I planted the Autumn Beauty Mix and Dahlia Flowered Mix along my seawall on the Mississippi. The flowers are beautiful and the Yellow Finches, hummingbirds and butterflies love them. I really enjoy just sitting on the deck in the mornings with a cup of coffee, watching all the activity around the flowers.

Leigh Mosenfelder
Milan, Illinois
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I am speechless. Your seeds have “painted” a breath taking picture to our yard. The picture can not portray the full beauty and amazing aroma. My daughter Erika took the photo and daughter Jenna loves to pick flowers daily for the home. Your satisfied customer for over a decade and many more years to come.

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North Branford, Connecticut
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Butte, North Dakota

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