{"product_id":"butterfly-milkweed-asclepias-tuberosa","title":"Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003eButterfly Milkweed (\u003cem data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"32\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tough, beautiful native perennial that earns its keep in the garden. Also known as Orange Milkweed or Butterfly Weed, this variety stands out for its bright orange blooms and its ability to thrive where other plants struggle. Unlike common milkweed, it has little to no milky sap and a tidy, clump-forming habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants start shipping in spring after danger of freezing and will come in robust 2\" plugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"615\"\u003eWhy Grow Butterfly Milkweed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"648\"\u003e🦋 Monarch \u0026amp; Pollinator Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"682\"\u003eA critical host plant for monarch caterpillars and a nectar source for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"800\"\u003e🔥 Drought-Tough \u0026amp; Low Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"838\"\u003eOnce established, it handles heat and dry conditions with ease—perfect for low-input gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"961\" data-start=\"936\"\u003e🌼 Long-Lasting Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"961\"\u003eProduces vibrant orange flower clusters that bloom for weeks and look great in pollinator gardens, borders, and wildflower patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1102\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial flowering native\u003cbr data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003cbr data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring after last frost or early fall\u003cbr data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown for flowers, seed saving, and pollinator support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003eCultivation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003eSoil requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers well-drained soil and actually does better in poor or sandy soils than rich, heavily amended beds. Avoid soggy areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun is best—6+ hours per day for strong growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1784\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eWater regularly during establishment. Once established, it is very drought tolerant and needs minimal supplemental watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1986\" data-start=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1814\"\u003ePruning: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal pruning needed. You can cut plants back by about \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⅓ in early summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to encourage bushier growth, or leave stems standing until spring for overwintering beneficial insects—avoid pruning while monarch caterpillars are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003eButterfly milkweed can be slow to emerge in spring—don’t panic if it’s late to wake up. It has a deep taproot, so it does best when planted where you intend it to stay. Deer tend to leave it alone, and it comes back reliably year after year. It's a great choice if you want to support pollinators without babysitting your plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur plugs are nursery-grown and well-rooted, making them easier to establish than direct seeding—especially for beginner growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Commitment: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm On Central","offers":[{"title":"Single plant","offer_id":47690614997159,"sku":"LPBUTMILKWEED1","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-pack","offer_id":47690615029927,"sku":"LPBUTMILKWEED3","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5270\/7117\/files\/Butterfly_milkweed_in_bloom_with_pollinators.png?v=1768858489","url":"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/products\/butterfly-milkweed-asclepias-tuberosa","provider":"The Farm On Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}