Milkweed (Asclepias) Perennial Collection
Monarch Butterfly on Butterfly Weed, Asclepias tuberosa
Monarch Butterfly on Common Milkweed
Soulmate Swamp Milkweed
Milkweed (Asclepias) Perennial Collection
Monarch Butterfly on Butterfly Weed, Asclepias tuberosa
Monarch Butterfly on Common Milkweed
Soulmate Swamp Milkweed
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Milkweed Collection
SKU: AM017074
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Overview
Our Milkweed Collection is comprised of three different Milkweed varieties, blooming in shades of pink, white and orange from early to late summer. Three plants of each species help butterflies find your garden. Producing a feast of blooms and foliage for pollinators, including monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, these potted perennials are 100% Neonicotinoid-Free. (Asclepias)
key features
Botanical Name
Asclepias tuberosa, Asclepias syriaca, Asclepias verticillata
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average
Mature Height
Heights range from 12-48" tall
Mature Spread
Covers approximately 21-39 sq ft
Bloom Time
Early to late summer
SKU
AM017074
Description
Milkweed – if you plant it, the Monarchs will come! As the sole food source (aka the ‘host plant’) for growing Monarchs, planting Milkweed is a great way to help bolster the declining population of this favorite orange butterfly. Our collection of carefully chosen milkweed varieties is the perfect start to creating your own butterfly garden or Monarch Butterfly Pit Stop. Best of all, these three native plants complement one another beautifully in the garden.
Our Milkweed Collection is covers roughly 21-39 sq ft and includes 9 plants:
Shipped as Potted Plants:
3 x Butterfly Weed
3 x Common Milkweed
3 x 'Soulmate' Swamp Milkweed
*Not all plants will be in bloom at the same time, as depicted on the illustration. Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the collection design.
