Milkweed is a must have for attracting Monarch butterflies to your yard It tolerates drought and is deer and rabbit resistant Use it in butterfly gardens, as well as the middle or back of the border. Its informal nature also makes it ideal for naturalist or meadow-style landscapes. If you don’t have much space to plant, use it in containers! Water plants often the first year. Once established, water one time per week. Full sun plants thrive in 6+ hours of direct sunlight per day.
Product Specification
| Common Name | Butterfly Weed |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Asclepias tuberosa |
| Unit of Measure | Gallon(s) |
| Unit of Measure Quantity | 1.5 |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Height (Inches) | 36 |
| Width (Inches) | 18 |
| Light Requirements | Full sun (6+ hours direct sun) |
| Moisture Requirements | Keep moist first year; 1x per week after |
| Cold Hardiness | Zone 3 (-30 to -40 degrees F) |
| Fragrant | No |
| Assorted | No |
| Bloom Color Family | Orange |
| Foliage Color Family | Green |
| Foliage Color Name | N/A |
| WaterWise | Yes |
| Minimum Spacing (Inches) | 18 |
| Plant Code | L5647 |
| Ready Refill | No |
| Grow Together Code | 1 |
| Recommended for Winter Planting | No |
| Recommended for Planters | Yes |
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