{"product_id":"butterfly-weed-ascelpias-tuberosa","title":"Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Weed is a vibrant and essential perennial known for its vivid orange flowers and ability to attract an array of pollinators, especially butterflies, including the monarch, which uses it as a host plant for its larvae. Native to North America, this hardy plant is a standout in any garden with its show-stopping blooms and role in supporting local wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright orange to yellow flowers that bloom from early summer to early fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are deep green in color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: A clumping form that reaches up to 2 feet in height and width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalized areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA must-have for butterfly gardens or any eco-conscious planting scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vibrant flowers make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers full sun for optimal flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in well-drained soils; tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in USDA Zones 3-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal care required once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overwatering, as Butterfly Weed does not thrive in wet soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadheading is not necessary, as it does not significantly extend blooming but can tidy the plant and prevent self-seeding if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly Weed is part of the milkweed family, which is the only group of plants used as a nursery by monarch butterflies for their eggs and larvae, providing a critical resource for these migrating insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mad Farmers Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2\" pot","offer_id":51521633026358,"sku":"1026","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4” deep pot","offer_id":53047099916598,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-gallon pot","offer_id":53047105847606,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/3199\/5702\/files\/612D2145-0E0A-4A28-BC4E-916368DDE5C3.jpg?v=1758993424","url":"https:\/\/madfarmersindy.com\/products\/butterfly-weed-ascelpias-tuberosa","provider":"Mad Farmers Indy - Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}