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The Iconic Plant for Butterfly Gardens
Why Milkweed Plants?
No wildlife-friendly garden is complete without the addition of the Milkweed Plant. From its colorful growth and rich green foliage to its easy upkeep, the Milkweed is an essential component of a showy landscape.
And it tolerates a number of conditions. Swampy, soggy areas are no match for the Milkweed, which thrives in bog-like ground and continues blooming, with eye-catching flowers clustered on tall stems that last through the summer. Plus, its visually interesting seed pods often persist into the winter season, too.
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With our Milkweed Plant, you get both beauty and effortless care. It’s been planted, grown and shipped with expert care, so you get a thriving plant for your butterfly garden hassle-free. You won’t get the same experience from your local nursery or big box. From our nursery, a robust, ready-to-grow plant is the expectation.
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Planting & Care
1. Planting: Start by finding an area with full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day) and well-drained soil for your Milkweed Plant.
When you’ve selected a location, dig a hole that’s about twice the size of your plant’s root ball and just as deep. Place the Milkweed Plant, tamp down the soil and water the surrounding soil to settle the roots. We recommend applying mulch after planting to conserve moisture.
2. Watering: Check your soil about 2 to 3 inches down for dryness to determine when to water your plant. If the soil around your Milkweed Plant is dry, water the plant. However, watering your plant about once or twice weekly is a good rule of thumb.
3. Pruning: For a tidier appearance, remove old and faded foliage and blooms during the dormant season in winter, before new growth emerges. You can also divide the Milkweed Plant clumps every 2 to 3 years during early spring.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 4-6 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 2-3 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Gomphocarpus physocarpus |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ,OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 8-10 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
