Butterfly Weed

Name: Butterfly Weed
Brand: Spring Hill Nursery
SKU: 61158A
Price: 8.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.7 (15 reviews)

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flowering dateMid to Late Summer
hardiness zone4-9
height18 - 24 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
ship asPREMIUM
sun exposureFull Sun

Nectar from butterfly weed flower feeds butterflies, leaves feed Monarchs
Drought-tolerant naturalizer
Dried seed pods are favored by flower arrangers

Butterfly weed is a showy native perennial that features clusters of flowers in orange-yellow shades. The butterfly weed flower is a nectar source for many butterflies--and monarchs love the leaves. The seed pods from a butterfly weed plant are valued in dried floral arrangements. It is a part of the milkweed family, but butterfly weed doesn't produce the milky sap milkweeds are known for. This drought-tolerant sun lover is a favorite for butterfly gardens, naturalized areas and sunny borders.Asclepias tuberosa

Product Details

botanical nameAsclepias tuberosa
flowering dateMid to Late Summer
flower colorOrange, Yellow, Mixed
flower formMilkweed-like blossoms. Flowers close to 1/4" across in short, umbel-like cymes or clusters.
foliage typeAlternate, lanceolate or oblong, 2-6" long and 1/4 - 1" wide.
formPerennial
growth rateModerate.
hardiness zone4-9
height18 - 24 inches
planting instructionsDig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Work soil around the roots, firm well and water thoroughly. Place with the top of root about 1/2-1'' below soil level and 15-18'' apart.
pruningDeadheading can prolong blooming time. After flowering.
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
shipping seasonSpring
ship asPREMIUM
soil requirementWell-drained, dry , infertile sandy soils. Doesn't like wet soils. Cannot compete with surface-rooted trees.
spacing18 - 36 inches
spread18 - 36 inches
sun exposureFull Sun
winter careNone special.

Shipping Schedule

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, Trees and Shrubs
3A-3B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4A-4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
9B-10B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A - 7B: 5/26/25 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25