Asclepias 'Tuberosa' // Pre-Order

Pre-Order Now for Spring 2025 Pickup: Week of June 16-20

A helpful native perennial pollinator—now available for pre-order in 1-gallon size.

Meet the final perennial in our pollinator collection—Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa). This bold, blazing orange native is the perfect choice for hot, dry, sunny spots where other plants struggle. Grown specifically for our customers, this is a no-fuss, no-irrigation solution that delivers vibrant color and essential pollinator support.

Unlike the swamp milkweeds we’ve offered previously, Butterfly Weed doesn’t want moisture or rich soil. It thrives in tough, sandy, well-draining soil—think curbside mailboxes, driveway edges, or those forgotten patches of full sun where hoses don’t reach.

Native to the Northeast (including Connecticut), you’ve likely seen this growing wild at the beach—along sand dunes and coastal roadsides from Cape Cod to the East End of Long Island. It’s an essential part of our native ecosystem and a beacon for butterflies, bees, and even hummingbirds.

Pre-Order Now for Spring Pickup!

Why You’ll Love It:

• Built for Tough Spots: Thrives in hot, dry, sunny areas without irrigation
  
• Pollinator Favorite: Nectar magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
  
• Bold Blooms: Electric orange flowers from early to mid-summer
  
• Low Maintenance: No watering, no pampering—just plant and enjoy
  
• Northeast Native: Naturally found in sandy, coastal soils throughout New England
  

How to Make It Happy:

• Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
  
• Soil: Well-draining; prefers sandy, low-organic soils
  
• Water: Do not irrigate once established—this plant wants dry conditions
  
• Height & Spread: 1.5–2 ft tall; 1.5–2 ft wide
  
• Hardiness: Perennial in zones 3–9

Ecological Notes:

Butterfly Weed provides abundant nectar and pollen to adult butterflies and hummingbirds, but it’s less favored as a food source for monarch caterpillars compared to swamp milkweed. That said, it’s still a valuable native plant and a key part of a pollinator-friendly garden.

Pet Safety:

This plant is considered toxic if ingested by pets. While not typically appealing to animals, plant with awareness if you have curious nibblers.

New Plants Available for Pre-Order Every Week!

We're excited to bring you fresh plants for preorder every week! Don’t worry about multiple orders — we’ll organize everything and have it ready for pickup at the same time. Simply click "Notify When Available" to be the first to know when new plants are ready to order!

Please Note: This is a preorder item, and it will be available for pickup starting the week of June 16, 2025. Once your order is ready, we’ll send you an email with pickup instructions. These plants are custom grown specifically for you, so refunds cannot be issued for items not picked up.

Your Plant

In the unlikely event of a crop failure, we'll notify you right away and offer you options for substitution or a refund.

Please note that the images are meant to show the general look of our plants and may not be the exact one you'll receive. Each plant us unique, but we do our best to give you a clear idea of what to expect. Rest assured, we'll handpick the best plant for you!

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