PR00761
Orange
Butterfly Weed Seeds
Asclepias tuberosa
Large 6 in. clusters of vibrant-orange flowers on 3 ft. tall plants. Blooms attract swarms of butterflies in summer. Winter hardy to zone 3. Seeds occasionally require chilling, instructions included. Germination uneven over a period of 21-90 days.
Growing Orange Butterfly Weed Seeds
Plant Butterfly Weed Seeds: Full sun. Asclepias incarnata (Milkmaid and Soulmate) thrive in moist, even wet soils, will adapt to average garden water. Asclepias tuberosa (Orange and Gay Butterflies) tolerate heat and drought, need only occasional water once established, will happily accept average moisture with good drainage.
Grow Butterfly Weed: All of our perennial butterfly weeds attract bees and hummingbirds, are important nectar sources for a wide range of butterflies, most notably the Monarch. To promote Monarch butterfly caterpillars, Asclepias incarnata is the host most preferred. Plants are deer and rabbit resistant. Learn more about monarch butterflies and butterfly weed.
Shipping Information
U.S. Shipping Rates
Free shipping on U.S. orders over $65.00.
Free priority shipping on U.S. orders over $150.00.
Standard U.S. shipping is $5.99.
Priority U.S. shipping is $9.99.
International Shipping Rates
Shipping to Canada is $13.99.
International shipping to all other countries is $15.99.
Satisfaction Guarantee
We guarantee all the seeds we sell for one full year from the date of purchase. If you are unsatisfied with any seeds purchased from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, we will issue a refund. For customers in the U.S., we can send one-time replacements or issue a refund.
