| 1–5 | — | $18.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 | 10% off | $16.20 ea |
| 12-23 | 20% off | $14.40 ea |
| 24+ | 25% off | $13.50 ea |
14 in stock
Asclepias tuberosa
Choose Butterfly Weed if you want a sunny pollinator perennial with real monarch value; the main tradeoff is patience, because it can be slow to settle in and does not like wet, heavy soil.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The orange flower clusters show well in sunny beds, especially when planted in groups. |
| Growth Rate | B- | It may take time to establish before it gives a strong flower show. |
| Maintenance | A- | Once rooted, it asks for little beyond sensible watering during establishment. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | Its upright clump works well in smaller sunny beds without sprawling heavily. |
| Screening Value | F | This is a pollinator perennial, not a plant for privacy or blocking views. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend grouping Butterfly Weed in sunny, well-drained beds rather than using one plant by itself, because the planting reads better and pollinators find it more easily.
| Mature Height | 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9b |
| Spacing | 1.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clumping |
Yes, Butterfly Weed is Asclepias tuberosa and supports monarch caterpillars.
Yes, once established, it handles dry spells better than many perennials.
That is normal for Butterfly Weed, so mark the spot before spring cleanup.
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SKU:PGNE-41014
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Bought 8-10 ft and all were barely 8 if you count the container. Trees are thin and lots of brown branches and broken branches due you thrown in box truck no wrapping or anything. Hoping they survive and thicken up quick…
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
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Huge selection and fast delivery. All plants arrived in great condition.
Great prices and Unbelievable selection of big and small trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials! Nicest folks to work with. And local delivery is awesome! First time purchasing from this company, , and have already told friends, neighbors and family. The owner Chris is professional, knowledgeable, and yet laid back in a most friendly way. Mags in the office will help with any details. My all time BEST garden purchase EVER!
