Butterfly Weed, Orange Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - 35 Seeds seed packet from Seed Therapy – American - grown, heirloom seeds
Butterfly Weed, Orange Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - 35 Seeds seed packet from Seed Therapy – American - grown, heirloom seeds
Butterfly Weed, Orange Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - 35 Seeds seed packet from Seed Therapy – American - grown, heirloom seeds
Butterfly Weed, Orange Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - 35 Seeds seed packet from Seed Therapy – American - grown, heirloom seeds
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Orange Butterfly Weed – 35 Seeds

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Plant a beacon for butterflies with our heirloom Butterfly Weed seeds. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its brilliant clusters of intense orange flowers that light up the summer garden. More importantly, it is an essential host plant for the monarch butterfly, providing the only food source for their caterpillars. A true powerhouse for pollinators, it also attracts a wide variety of bees and other beneficial insects. Butterfly Weed is incredibly tough, drought-tolerant, and a must-have for any pollinator or wildflower garden.

⭐ What you'll love

  • An essential host plant for the caterpillars of the monarch butterfly.
  • Brilliant clusters of intense orange flowers provide a spectacular summer display.
  • An extremely hardy and drought-tolerant perennial, perfect for sunny, dry spots.
  • A magnet for a huge diversity of native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

🌿 Seed details

  • Plant Name: Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
  • Seed Quantity: Approx. 35 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Perennial
  • Height: 1-3 feet
  • Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
  • USDA Zone: 4-9
  • Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

  • Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period.
  • Stratification: For spring planting, a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator is required.
  • Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
  • Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun.
  • Soil: Must have excellent drainage; tolerates poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.

✅ Our seed packets

  • Professionally designed and made.
  • Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
  • Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
  • Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

  • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
  • Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
  • Tracking is included with every order.
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Etsy customer

Thank you very much for the seeds!

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Etsy customer

Great seeds, large selection, great price, quick shipping! I highly recommend getting seeds from this shop!

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Etsy customer

Packaged well, arrived in a timely manner. I haven't planted anything yet hopefully the seeds sprout when I can plant them

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Melissa

Swamp milkweed is taller/more hardy. This milkweed is more delicate and a smaller plant but these still did well! I would buy roots if you want a larger plant quicker! I LOVE the color of this one and the seeds were good quality

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Etsy customer

Perfect transaction. Just as described..thank you.

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