Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)
A beloved native wildflower, butterfly milkweed is celebrated for its brilliant orange blooms and its vital role in supporting pollinators—especially monarch butterflies. Compact yet eye-catching, this hardy perennial adds vibrant color to garden beds, meadows, and naturalized landscapes while providing an essential food source for caterpillars.
Butterfly milkweed thrives in full sun and well-draining soil and becomes drought-tolerant once established. Seeds benefit from cold stratification and should be surface sown or lightly covered. With patience, this long-lived native will return year after year, growing stronger and more beautiful with time.
Plant Type: Perennial
Height: 1–3 feet
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Dry to medium, well-draining
Seeds per packet: 25
🌿 Native plant • Pollinator favorite • Drought tolerant once established
Grow wild with Wildwood Farms.