SKU: 1478 Asclepias Tuberosa, Butterfly Weed in a 4 inch pot

• Color: Bright clusters of orange to orange-red flowers with slender green foliage.

• Fragrance: Lightly sweet fragrance that draws pollinators.

• Wildlife & Pest Resistance: Essential host plant for monarchs; highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; resistant to deer and rabbits.

• Planting Zone: Hardy in USDA zones 3–9.

• Sun Preferences: Full sun for best flowering and growth.

• Drought Tolerance: Excellent; thrives in dry, sandy, or well-drained soils.

• Height/Spread: Typically 2–3 feet tall with a spread of 1–2 feet.

Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot into the ground):

1. Timing: Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall while the soil is still warm.

2. Location: Select a sunny site with sandy, well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay.

3. Preparation: Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the pot.

4. Planting: Remove the plant from its pot, gently loosen roots, and place in the hole with the crown at soil level.

5. Backfill: Fill in with soil, press lightly, and water well to establish.

6. Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow for mature spread.

7. Aftercare: Water regularly until established; once mature, water sparingly. Deadhead flowers to encourage reblooming, and leave some seed pods if naturalizing. Cut stems back in late fall or early spring.

🦋 Asclepias tuberosa is a vibrant, tough, and pollinator-friendly perennial that thrives in tough conditions while supporting monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects.