National Plant Network 3 in. Butterfly Weed, 32 pk.
Item # 6112064
National Plant Network is pleased to offer the public a rare opportunity to obtain grower quality starter plugs in a bulk format typically reserved for industry professionals. Each tray contains 32 individually rooted 3 inch plugs, providing a cost effective way to tackle large landscaping projects and mass plantings. Butterfly Weed is a tough, native perennial known for its vibrant clusters of bright orange flowers that act as a primary food source and magnet for monarch butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. It is highly versatile and performs best when used for pollinator habitats, dedicated butterfly gardens, mass drift plantings, or low maintenance sunny borders. Young plants arrive healthy and ready to plant, flourishing quickly with regular watering and sunlight and are an excellent low maintenance solution for anyone looking to achieve professional landscaping results at a fraction of the cost.
- Offer contains (1) grower tray containing 32 individual 3 inch Butterfly Weed starter plugs
- Mature size 1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide
- Best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9
- Performs best in full sun
- Produces lance-shaped green foliage topped with vibrant clusters of bright orange flowers throughout the summer, followed by attractive seed pods in autumn
- Ideal for affordable mass plantings, pollinator gardens, meadow restorations, and low maintenance sunny borders
- Thrives in well-draining soil with consistent moisture
- Toxic to dogs and cats, not intended for consumption
- This product ships year round, please be mindful of active weather when placing orders to avoid temperature related damage
| Brand | National Plant Network |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Bloom Color | Orange |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Botanical Name | Asclepias tuberosa |
| Container Size | 3 in. |
| Features | Cold hardy in zones 3-9 |
| Flower Fragrance | No |
| Hardiness Zones | 8 (10 to 20 F), 3 (-40 to -30 F), 5 (-20 to -10 F), 4 (-30 to -20 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 9 (20 to 30 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Mature Height | 3 ft. |
| Mature Width | 2 ft. |
| Maximum Time to Germinate | 0 days |
| Maximum Time to Mature | 2 to 3 years |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Perennial Type | Other |
| Pet Friendly | Unsafe for Pets |
| Plant Container Type | Planter |
| Plant Flower Features | Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Bees, Low Maintenance |
| Planting Depth | 10 in. |
| Product Height | 13 in. |
| Product Length | 23 in. |
| Product Weight | 9 lb. |
| Product Width | 9 in. |
| Recommended Planting Time | Spring |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings | 2 ft. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Warranty | None |
| Watering Requirements | When Soil is Dry |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TSC3395 |