Orange Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a must-have for any butterfly enthusiast looking to support monarchs and other critical wildlife species. This stunning native plant features clusters of vibrant yellow to bright orange flowers, providing a splash of color that attracts monarchs, queen butterflies, and a host of other pollinators. With its compact, shrub-like structure, it's perfect for urban or suburban yards and even large containers.
Why Choose Orange Butterfly Milkweed?
- Support Monarchs and More: As a vital host plant for monarch caterpillars, Orange Butterfly Milkweed plays a crucial role in supporting the lifecycle of these iconic butterflies. Its nectar-rich blooms also attract a variety of other butterflies, bees, moths, and birds.
- Year-Round Beauty: This perennial plant returns each year, offering consistent beauty and ecological benefits with minimal effort.
- Eco-Friendly: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, Orange Butterfly Milkweed promotes a healthy environment for pollinators and your garden.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives in full sun with minimal water once established, reducing your garden’s water needs and maintenance time.
- Deer Resistant: Once established, this hardy plant is resilient to deer browsing, ensuring it remains a standout feature in your garden.
Product Highlights:
- Vibrant Blooms: Clusters of yellow to bright orange flowers create a stunning visual impact.
- Compact Size: Ideal for small garden spaces, urban and suburban yards, and large containers.
- Wildlife Support: Provides essential resources for monarchs, queen butterflies, other butterflies, bees, moths, and birds.
- Sustainable Gardening: Never needs chemicals and requires less water once established.
Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to fit any garden size and layout.
Planting Tips:
- Location: Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots. Once established, water sparingly.
- Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged.
For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.
Enhance your garden’s beauty and ecological value with Orange Butterfly Milkweed. Create a vibrant, low-maintenance haven for monarchs and other pollinators, and enjoy the rewards of supporting local wildlife.
Upgrade Your Garden:
For an even greater impact, consider upgrading to the Monarch Munchables curated collection. This variety pack includes native plants carefully selected to support the full lifecycle of the monarch butterfly, providing a comprehensive habitat that encourages their presence and prosperity.
This variety of the Orange Butterfly Milkweed ships to the Northeast and Midwest United States, see the Shipping information for details.
If your state isn't listed, check this variety which ships to the South and Southeast.
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