Butterfly Milkweed Seeds

Bring Beauty and Biodiversity to Your Garden with Butterfly Milkweed Seeds!

*Each package contains around 20 seeds harvested from the butterfly milkweed growing on our very own farm!*

Looking to transform your garden into a vibrant haven for butterflies? Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is the perfect choice. This stunning perennial is not only a showstopper with its bright orange and yellow blooms, but it also plays a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems by attracting and nourishing pollinators, especially monarch butterflies.

By planting butterfly milkweed, you're doing more than just adding beauty to your landscape—you're creating a vital habitat for one of the world’s most iconic butterflies. Monarchs rely on milkweed for both nectar and as a food source for their larvae, and by growing it in your garden, you’re helping preserve their populations.

Key Benefits:

• Attracts Monarch Butterflies: Your garden will become a safe haven for these incredible pollinators.
• Drought-Tolerant and Low Maintenance: Once established, butterfly milkweed is a hardy, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
• Eco-Friendly: Butterfly milkweed is a native plant, meaning it supports the local ecosystem and requires fewer resources than non-native species.
• Bright, Long-Lasting Blooms: Enjoy vibrant colors all summer long as the flowers attract not only monarchs but also bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

Growing Butterfly Milkweed: Tips for Success

Butterfly milkweed is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that thrives in a variety of conditions, making it perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. For the best results, plant your seeds in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, as this plant loves full sun and doesn’t tolerate soggy roots. Plant seeds in the fall or cold stratify them for 30-60 days and plant in the spring after danger of frost has passed. Be sure to give the seeds a light press into the soil, but don’t bury them too deep—milkweed needs some light to germinate. It’s a drought-tolerant plant once established, but regular watering during dry spells will keep it looking its best. Butterfly milkweed prefers a slightly sandy or loamy soil with good drainage, and while it doesn’t require much fertilization, a light application of compost can give it a nice boost. Over time, it will form a beautiful, long-lasting cluster of bright blooms, attracting not only monarchs but a variety of pollinators!

Make a positive impact on the environment while creating a garden that’s as beautiful as it is beneficial. Plant butterfly milkweed seeds today, and watch your space come alive with color, wildlife, and the magic of nature!