Butterfly milkweed is a striking perennial plant known for its vibrant orange flowers and its role in supporting pollinators, especially butterflies. Butterfly milkweed produces clusters of bright, orange, or sometimes yellowish flowers atop sturdy stems. Each flower consists of five petals arranged in a crown-like fashion and has a unique, intricate structure. The blooms are visually captivating and attractive to both humans and pollinators. Product Information Botanic Name: Asclepias tuberosa Application or Use: Ornamental, Conservation, Habitat Germination Time: 14 - 21 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season Height: 2 - 3 feet Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Adapted to many soil types; showy blooms, excellent for landscaping; attracts pollinators. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is late fall or spring when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.    Product Information Butterfly milkweed is a striking perennial plant known for its vibrant orange flowers and its role in supporting pollinators, especially butterflies. Butterfly milkweed produces clusters of bright, orange, or sometimes yellowish flowers atop sturdy stems. Each flower consists of five petals arranged in a crown-like fashion and has a unique, intricate structure. The blooms are visually captivating and attractive to both humans and pollinators. The plant typically grows to a height of about 1 to 2 feet, occasionally reaching up to 3 feet. It has a bushy growth habit with upright stems. Butterfly milkweed blooms from late spring through summer, offering a prolonged display of its colorful flowers. The flowers are long-lasting and provide a continuous source of nectar for visiting pollinators. The plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are arranged spirally along the stems. The foliage is a rich green color and serves as an attractive backdrop to the vibrant flowers. This species thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun. It's known for its tolerance to dry conditions and is often found in prairies, meadows, and roadside plantings. As the name suggests, butterfly milkweed is a favorite nectar source for butterflies, particularly Monarchs. Additionally, it serves as a host plant for their larvae, providing a crucial habitat for butterfly reproduction. Butterfly milkweed is popular in butterfly gardens, native plant landscapes, and wildflower gardens. Its striking appearance, coupled with its role in supporting pollinators, makes it a sought-after plant for eco-friendly and wildlife-supportive gardening. Due to its importance in supporting Monarch butterflies, efforts to grow butterfly milkweed and other milkweed species have been encouraged to help conserve declining butterfly populations. Butterfly milkweed is prized for its vibrant flowers, its significance in supporting butterfly populations, and its ornamental value in gardens dedicated to supporting local wildlife. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.