Butterfly Weed Seeds

Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) has attractive, bright orange flowers in summer and is a favorite nectar source for bees and butterflies. The Monarch butterfly will also use it as a food source for its caterpillars. Re

quires seed prep (scarification) and a hot sunny site with sandy soil for best growth. See planting guide below. USDA zones 4-9. Asclepias tuberosa Native Range: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA , MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV.