Plant a beacon for butterflies with our heirloom Butterfly Weed seeds. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its brilliant clusters of intense orange flowers that light up the summer garden. More importantly, it is an essential host plant for the monarch butterfly, providing the only food source for their caterpillars. A true powerhouse for pollinators, it also attracts a wide variety of bees and other beneficial insects. Butterfly Weed is incredibly tough, drought-tolerant, and a must-have for any pollinator or wildflower garden.
⭐ What you'll love
An essential host plant for the caterpillars of the monarch butterfly.
Brilliant clusters of intense orange flowers provide a spectacular summer display.
An extremely hardy and drought-tolerant perennial, perfect for sunny, dry spots.
A magnet for a huge diversity of native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
🌿 Seed details
Plant Name: Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 35 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Perennial
Height: 1-3 feet
Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
USDA Zone: 4-9
Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period.
Stratification: For spring planting, a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator is required.
Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
Light Requirement: Full Sun.
Soil: Must have excellent drainage; tolerates poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.
✅ Our seed packets
Professionally designed and made.
Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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