{"product_id":"butterfly-weed-live-plant","title":"Butterfly Weed — Live Plant","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🦋 Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) — Live Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative perennial. Brilliant orange flowers. Monarch host plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eButterfly Weed is a beautiful North American native perennial in the milkweed family. It is especially valued for its brilliant clusters of orange flowers and its importance to butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Plant at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American native perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange clusters, late spring through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–3 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining; sandy, rocky and poor soils tolerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular while establishing; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial taproot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonarch Host Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🦋 Monarch Host Plant \u0026amp; Pollinator Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eButterfly Weed is a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Monarchs use plants in the milkweed genus, \u003cem\u003eAsclepias\u003c\/em\u003e, as host plants for their larvae. The flowers also provide nectar for numerous butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUnlike some other milkweeds, Butterfly Weed generally grows as a well-behaved clumping perennial rather than spreading aggressively through underground runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt is an excellent addition to native gardens, butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, prairie-style plantings and naturalized landscapes. Avoid applying insecticides to plants intended to support monarch caterpillars or other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🧡 Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eButterfly Weed produces striking clusters of primarily bright orange flowers, usually during late spring and summer depending on climate and location. Established plants can produce an impressive display of flowers above their narrow green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter flowering, plants can develop elongated seed pods containing the characteristic milkweed seeds attached to silky fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌎 USDA GROWING ZONES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally suitable for USDA Zones 3–9.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause it is a perennial, the above-ground portion naturally dies back during winter in colder climates and returns from its established root system in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📏 Mature Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eApproximately 1–3 feet tall and roughly 1–2 feet wide under typical garden conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀ Sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e FULL SUN is preferred. For the strongest growth and flowering, provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Plants grown in insufficient sunlight may become weaker and produce fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterfly Weed prefers well-draining soil and is especially well suited to relatively dry sites once established. It can tolerate sandy, rocky and relatively poor soils better than many traditional garden plants. \u003cstrong\u003eGOOD DRAINAGE IS VERY IMPORTANT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not intentionally keep the root system constantly wet or plant it in a location that remains waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💧 Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while a newly planted Butterfly Weed establishes its root system. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant. Avoid excessive watering. Allow the soil to begin drying between waterings rather than keeping it continuously saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT ROOT INFORMATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eButterfly Weed develops a substantial taproot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause of this taproot, choose its permanent planting location carefully. Established Butterfly Weed generally does not appreciate repeated transplanting. Handle the root system gently when planting and avoid unnecessarily disturbing or breaking the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📦 WHEN YOUR LIVE PLANT ARRIVES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour Butterfly Weed has just spent several days traveling inside a dark shipping box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT take the plant directly out of the shipping box and immediately place it into full sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEven though established Butterfly Weed LOVES full sun, leaves that have spent several days inside a dark shipping box can be damaged when suddenly exposed to intense sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDay 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately unpack your plant and remove the shipping material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the plant and check the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the soil is dry, water thoroughly and allow all excess water to drain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the plant OUTDOORS in a protected location with bright shade and good airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place it in intense afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDays 2–3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue keeping the plant in bright shade or gentle filtered sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the soil moisture each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater when needed, but do not keep the soil constantly saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter Approximately 3 Days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin gradually introducing the plant to direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with gentle morning sunlight and gradually increase the amount of direct sun over several days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce acclimated, Butterfly Weed should be grown in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not confuse shipping acclimation with the plant's permanent sunlight requirements. The temporary shade is ONLY to allow a shipped plant to recover and adjust. Once acclimated, Butterfly Weed prefers FULL SUN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌳 HOW TO PLANT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter the plant has recovered from shipping and has gradually acclimated to outdoor sunlight, choose a permanent location with full sun and excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a planting hole approximately as deep as the root ball and wide enough to comfortably accommodate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the plant carefully from its nursery container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDO NOT aggressively tear apart or disturb the root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the plant so that it remains approximately at the same soil level at which it was growing in its nursery container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill around the roots and gently firm the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater thoroughly after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not bury the crown excessively deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place the plant in an area where water regularly stands after rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 ONGOING CARE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide regular water during establishment. Once established, Butterfly Weed becomes considerably more drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil is essential. Avoid continuously wet locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterfly Weed generally does not require heavy fertilization. Excessive fertilizer can encourage unnecessary leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dead or damaged growth can be removed as needed. In climates where the plant becomes dormant, old growth can be cut back after it has naturally died back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterfly Weed is a herbaceous perennial. In colder areas, the foliage and stems can completely disappear during winter. This does NOT necessarily mean the plant is dead. An established root system can remain dormant underground and produce new growth when conditions warm in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🍂 DORMANCY \u0026amp; WHAT TO EXPECT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause Butterfly Weed is a perennial, plants shipped during dormancy or near the beginning or end of the growing season may look very different from plants shipped during active summer growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNot every plant will arrive flowering or covered with foliage. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity, season, climate and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624170127659,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1456\/9771\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_77e2ecd4-a0e2-4646-a066-26969bee2b05.jpg?v=1790868754","url":"https:\/\/yahuahsfarm.myshopify.com\/products\/butterfly-weed-live-plant","provider":"Yahuahs Farm ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}