- Herbaceous perennial to 60cm
- Bright orange nectar rich flowers
- Attracts butterflies
Description
'Butterfly Weed' seeds
Asclepias tuberosa
- Herbaceous perennial to 60cm
- Bright orange nectar rich flowers
- Attracts butterflies
A herbaceous perennial growing to 60cm, Butterfly Weed is a species of milkweed native to north America. Plants have narrow, lance-shaped leaves and hairy flower stems topped by clusters of bright orange flowers. Butterflies are attracted to the flower umbels, which bloom from late spring through summer and are rich in nectar. Elongated seed pods develop after flowering. Plants have tuberous roots and are drought tolerant. Use in butterfly gardens, rock gardens or meadow planting, either singly or mass planted. The seed pods can be used in flower arrangements. May be slow to establish.
Seeds per gram: 175
Product code: C5-03
Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 5mm |
Season | Autumn and Spring |
Germination | 15-30 days @ 20-30°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 35cm |
Plant Height | 60cm |
Position | Full or part sun, well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 85-100 days |
*Notes: Soak seeds in tap water overnight, cold stratify for 20-30 days then plant as usual.
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
We're taking a break for Christmas. Orders placed will be dispatched from January 6th 2025. Happy Christmas!
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VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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