You will receive 2 dormant bare root plants trimmed

Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa L.
Butterflyweed, Butterfly milkweed, Orange milkweed, Pleurisy root, Chigger flower
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASTU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

This bushy, 1 1/2-2 ft. perennial is prized for its large, flat-topped clusters of bright-orange flowers. The leaves are mostly alternate, 1 1/2-2 1/4 inches long, pointed, and smooth on the edge. The yellow-orange to bright orange flower clusters, 2-5 inches across, are at the top of the flowering stem. The abundance of stiff, lance-shaped foliage provides a dark-green backdrop for the showy flower heads.

This showy plant is frequently grown from seed in home gardens. Its brilliant flowers attract butterflies. Because its tough root was chewed by the Indians as a cure for pleurisy and other pulmonary ailments, Butterfly Weed was given its other common name, Pleurisy Root. Although it is sometimes called Orange Milkweed, this species has no milky sap.

To plant the bare root- Dig a hole 12 to 18 inches deep and position the plant crown to sit no more than 1 inch below the soil line. Fill the hole with soil around the root ball or bare roots and water the soil thoroughly. In spring, butterfly weed leaves often emerge later than other spring garden perennials



Height
1 ft. to 3 ft.

Spread
1 ft. to 3 ft.

Growth Habit
Clumps

Light
Full Sun Only

Moisture
Dry to Medium
Maintenance
Low

Characteristics
Attracts Beneficial Bugs,
Attracts Butterflies,
Attracts Hummingbirds,
Attracts Song Birds,
Self Seeds,
Showy Flowers,
Showy Seed Heads

Bloom Time
Early Fall,
Fall,
Late Summer,
Summer

Flower Color
Salmon,
Yellow orange

Style
Cottage Garden,
Meadow Garden

Seasonal Interest
Summer Interest

Type Perennials

Zone 3-9



All my plants are grown in my own personal gardens, ponds, and woodlands. I do replenish and update my gardens with bulbs and plants purchased from various nurseries. All my plants are grown in my own personal gardens, ponds, and woodlands. I do replenish and update my gardens with bulbs and plants purchased from various nurseries. I ship all plants BARE ROOT, meaning your plants will be freshly dug the morning I send to you, wrapped in wet toweling, then placed in plastic zip bags for shipping. I also trim the plants back for better shipping, and less transplant shock once you get them planted. Please contact me right away if you have any questions or concerns. Once received, please plant immediately. Any remaining foliage should be expected to wilt or wither when transplanting... THIS DOES NOT MEAN PLANTS ARE DEAD. Most plants/roots need several weeks to bounce back after transplanting.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) I DO USE PLASTIC ZIP BAGS FOR SAFER SHIPPING

2) ALL PLANTS WILL BE TRIMMED FOR SHIPPING. MOST PLANTS WILL HAVE SOME DIRT OR MUD (ESPECIALLY POND PLANTS CAN TEND TO HAVE MUDDY ROOT SYSTEMS)

3) PLANTING AND GROWING INFORMATION IS STATED IN EACH LISTING, TO BE SPECIFIC TO THE PLANT/PLANTS YOU ARE PURCHASING. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE SENT WITH YOUR ORDER SHIPMENT. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, AS I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP FURTHER.

4) ALL PLANTS SHIPPED BARE ROOT. NONE WILL BE SENT POTTED.

5) PICTURES ARE OF PLANTS IN FULL BLOOM. YOU WILL RECEIVE PLANTS THAT HAVE BEEN TRIMMED OR CUT BACK FOR BETTER TRANSPLANTING SUCCESS, AND LESS STRESS IN SHIPPING TO YOU.

6) MOST PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SMALL, FLAT RATE, USPS PRIORITY MAIL, BOX. Larger Orders will ship in Medium or Large Flat Rate Priority boxes.