Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
Size | Price | Savings | Quantity |
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2 Roots Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | $10.66 |
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4 Roots Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | $18.42 | 14% Savings |
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6 Roots Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | $25.21 ($4.20/each) | 21% Savings |
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Zone 8 | Early March |
Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
Zone 6 | Early to Mid April |
Zone 5 | Early to Mid May |
Zones 2 - 4 | Mid to Late May |
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All Zones | Late August |
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Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
Zone 6 | Late September |
Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
Zone 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
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About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Orange
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Summer
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators
Use
Erosion Control
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
About Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
Asclepias tuberosa
Seed Type
Root
Often planted in garden borders or meadows, butterfly weed is made up of many individual flowers that each have five petals pointing down. They have many tall straight stems with simple leaves. The lovely orange-red blooms are a favorite of butterflies, of course, but they’ll also attract bees and hummingbirds. The plant’s fibers have long been used in textiles and the roots are thought to have medicinal uses.
Planting Information
Planting Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
2 inches
Plant Height
18 to 30 inches
Plant Spacing
18 inches
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size
No. 1
View our Butterfly Milkweed Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
Amount | Recommended Coverage |
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2 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 2 Sq. Ft |
4 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 4 Sq. Ft |
6 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 6 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
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