Butterfly Milkweed Seed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Butterfly Milkweed is a native perennial prized for its vivid orange blooms and its ability to attract butterflies—especially monarchs, which rely on milkweed for survival. It grows naturally in sandy, loamy, or rocky limestone soils found in prairies, open woodlands, and along roadsides. This hardy species thrives in full sun with dry to moderate moisture and provides excellent color and habitat value in gardens, pollinator plantings, and prairie restorations. Periodic burning or cutting in fall helps remove dead stalks, encourage taller regrowth, and increase flower and seed production.

Height: 18–30 inches
Color: Bright Orange
Hardiness Zone: 3–9
Bloom Period: Summer
Sun: Full Sun
Moisture: Dry to Moderate
Lifespan: Perennial
Seeds per Pound: 108,000
Seeding Rate: 1 oz. covers 143 sq. ft. | 19 lbs. per acre