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(Additional Butterfly Weeds can also be found in "Annuals")
BUTTERFLY WEED
PR753 MILKMAID
Asclepias incarnata
Outstanding pure white flowers
in flat umbels on long strong stems. An excellent
cut flower and of course the butterflies are mad about it.
Grows to 3.5-4 feet tall. Easy to germinate. Winter hardy to zone 3. Packet is 50 seeds.
PR755 SOULMATE
Asclepias incarnata
Produces absolutely beautiful
deep rose pink flowers in large umbels in only 3 months
from sowing. They are superb cut flowers, and of course
the butterflies find them irresistible. Very long blooming. Grows to 3.5 feet
tall and is a stunning background plant. Easy to germinate. Winter hardy to zone 3. Packet is 50
seeds.
PR757 GAY BUTTERFLIES
Asclepias tuberosa
These permanent heat and drought tolerant plants produce large 6 inch clusters
of vibrant flowers in shades of red, yellow, orange and bronze. They attract swarms of butterflies
and are excellent for cutting. Grows to 3 feet tall and needs good drainage. A summer
blooming perennial. Winter hardy to zone 3. Seeds may require pre-chilling; instructions included.
Germination is erratic but usually occurs in 21-90 days. Packet is 20 seeds.
PR761 ORANGE
Asclepias tuberosa
3 foot plants produce large 6 inch clusters of vibrant orange
flowers that attract swarms of butterflies in summer. Perennial. Winter hardy to zone 3.
Seeds may require pre-chilling, instructions included. Germination can be erratic but
usually occurs within 21-90 days. Packet is 30 seeds.
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