This set of three Orange Butterfly Milkweed plants is the perfect companion to one of our Monarch Munchables collections. Create a larger haven for monarchs, queen butterflies, and other critical wildlife species when you add these plants to your existing wildlife garden.
Sizing: At the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high. The 3-plant set of Orange Butterfly Milkweed grows to fill a space up to about 2x3 feet; perfect for a small garden bed in the sun.
PURCHASES ALSO INCLUDE:
- Free shipping!
- Garden design ideas and plant guidance from our pros.
All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
IMPACT
Did you know? The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) that relies on native milkweed to survive has declined in population by 90%. By planting milkweed, you are restoring critical habitat for monarchs and making a real difference toward saving these iconic creatures!
This set of Orange Butterfly Milkweed keystone plants also supports:
- Queen butterflies (Danaus gilippus)
- 96% of backyard birds that rely on these insects to feed their young
- Dozens of other pollinator species foraging for nectar
All purchases support National Wildlife Federation’s non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
SHIPPING
This collection ships May through October to the following states: AR, CT, DE, DC, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI.
Orders placed outside this time frame (pre-orders) will ship after the frost date for your zone.
When your order ships, you will receive an email from orders@gardenforwildlife.org with tracking information.
PLANT INFO
Orange Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Grows to 1-3 Ft
Blooms June-September
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil Description: Loam, Sand
Attracts: Native Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Beneficial Insect
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