Butterfly MilkweedRachel Hopkins2026-05-28T02:36:39+00:00

Butterfly Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa

This is one of the most striking milkweed species. Blooms are vibrant orange and stand out in early summer. Occasionally some populations will contain yellow flowering plants. Butterfly milkweed is a great pollinator plant and can be a great addition to pasture mixes, flower beds, and prairie plantings. During droughty conditions this species may bloom a second time.

Planting date: Dormant seeding, November – January Stratification: 60 days

Height: 18- 36 inches tall
Moisture: average to dry
Sun Exposure: Full
Planting Rate: 0.5 pound per acre in mixes, 10 pounds per acre alone

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