***(This variety can not be shipped to Hawaii per state regulations. If your shipping address is in Hawaii, we ask that you please do not order.)***
Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa is native to most of the U.S. and is usually orange, but sometimes plants magically take on local characteristics, like this yellow beauty that was found in Colorado. A unique milkweed that will delight your visiting monarch butterflies who are dependent on milkweed for food and habitat. Drought tolerant and practically care free. A perennial in USDA zones 3 and warmer. Plants grow up to 18″-24″ tall and produces flowers that bloom in the summer. Prefers full sun exposure. Botanical Interests’® Hello Yellow Milkweed Seeds have been verified by The Non-GMO Project.
We cannot ship this variety to Hawaii as per state regulations. Please do not order if your shipping address is in these states.
Outdoors: Sow 2-4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in the fall for spring germination.
Indoors: Sow 6-8 weeks before your average last frost date.
What is an heirloom seed?
An heirloom variety is one that has been passed down from generation to generation. Generally, the variety must have been around for at least 50 years. They are open-pollinated, which means they have been exposed to natural pollination methods like insects or winds. They aren’t hybrids or genetically modified.
