Tuberosa Asclepias Plants produce brilliant orange flower clusters that grow atop upright stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Unlike many of the other milkweeds, this species does not have milky-sapped stems. The flowers are a source of nectar for many butterflies, hummingbirds and bees while its leaves are a food source for monarch caterpillar, and wild birds use fiber from the plant to create their nests. It is the host plant for the Monarch butterfly. Tuberosa is a drought-tolerant variety that grows well in average to sandy or rocky soils. Milky sap can cause dermatitis if in contact with sensitive individuals. It is one of the most popular Asclepias plants grown.
Companion Planting: Aster, Echinacea, Kniphofia, Salvia
"Butterfly milkweed"
Penny Sias on 8/28/2021 7:07:17 PM
Comment: Aug 2021 , want to support monarch butterfly to lay eggs for larva , also have different leaf texture . Ordered a orange and yellow growing well pleased with this plant . Plan to add more of these thanks from Iowa zone 5 thanks
"Love their variety"
LOUISE HAMMERL on 8/10/2021 9:30:36 AM
Comment: GrowJoy has such a variety of plants which aren't available locally. The plants always arrive in great shape if there ever is a problem they are quick to solve it. They are very pleasant and easy to work with.
"Striking Orange Blossoms"
Linda Kavanagh on 7/31/2021 10:37:04 AM
Comment: I was so excited to see that my new arrival already had a great beginning with striking orange blossoms and healthy foliage! I'm new to GrowJoy. I and am so impressed by the quality of care they put into nurturing each plant and added protection for their journey to a new home. What they guarantee, is exactly what you receive. Wonderful selection is a bonus!
"Great Plants"
Robert Beck on 5/15/2021 9:23:33 AM
Comment: Plants arrived healthy and are doing well
"Healthy plants"
Robert Osborne on 10/19/2020 4:55:40 PM
Comment: Arrived in great shape
"Lovely plants"
Allison Haynes on 10/16/2020 11:52:07 AM
Comment: I have ordered from 4 different plant companies this year. The plants from GrowJoy are by far the best packaged, and in the best shape! They have been planted and are doing well.
"Excellent"
Heinz Schilling on 10/11/2020 8:57:42 AM
Comment: Arrived in excellent condition.Have been in the ground now a few weeks and doing well.
"Beautiful"
Ann S on 8/6/2020 10:19:07 AM
Comment: Both of my plants arrived well packed and looking just fine. Bright buds and blooms already there and more showing up now that they are in the garden. What a wonderful addition to my new garden.
"Fantastic"
Jay S on 5/9/2020 11:50:47 AM
Comment: Got them last year as bare root and they looked like they wouldn't grow but i followed their instruction and et voila.. very healthy and happy plants growing strong this spring. Thank you!!!
"I love my Weed!"
George Graham on 9/14/2019 9:21:50 AM
Comment: Butterfly weed that is. As always with Growjoy the plants arrived in excellent condition, packed and shipped with loving care.
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