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Milkweed- Butterflyweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed is a perennial plant native to Florida, as well as eastern North America. It can grow over 3 feet but tends to stay around 2ft. Around the 2nd or 3rd year, A. tuberosa will bloom clusters of yellow/orange flowers that attract butterflies/pollinators. Although the the larval host plant for the Queen and Monarch butterflies, A. tuberosa does not have high concentrations of the milky sap, making it a last choice for the Monarch to lay her eggs, if other milkweeds are around. Butterfly Weed prefers dry/sandy soil and full sun, and does very well, here in Central Florida. Butterflyweed can adapt to almost any Florida soil type, as long as its well draining. Save the well amended areas for the fruits and veggies. Butterflyweed needs regular watering throughout it's early days, but is very drought tolerant when established. Direct sow in the Fall to let the seeds over-winter for a Spring and Summer bloom. If planting seeds in the Spring or Summer, the seeds need 2-4 weeks of cold/wet stratification, and are only planted about 1/4in deep. The Butterflyweed makes a tap root up 4-6 inches long, that it will regrow from, year to year. Be aware of the large roots if transplanting.
| Days to germination | 10-15 days with Sunlight |
| Days to maturity | 180-365 |
| Plant time | October- May (Perennial) |
| Spacing | 12 inches |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil temperature | 55-78 degrees F |
| Optimum soil P.H | 6.0-7.5 |
| Height | 24-36 inches |
| Harves-t | June-August |
Our aim is to fulfill your order as quickly as possible. While most orders are processed within 7 days, we understand that sometimes it may take longer. Please note that expedited shipping options like Next Day Air or 2nd Day Air only affect the transit time once your order leaves our facility, not the preparation time.
Pickup Orders
Pickup orders are typically ready within 2-4 days. If you require it sooner, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you. For bagged soil pickup orders, please refer to the details below. Once your pickup order is ready, we will contact you (usually by text) to schedule a 2-hour pickup appointment window. Pickup times are available 7 days a week, between 7 am and 9 pm. Your order will be placed under the brown tent in front of our location at 7409 N Highland Ave Tampa, FL 33604, for easy pickup.
Live Plants
For out-of-state orders, we ship on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Florida orders are shipped on Mondays or Tuesdays. If you place an out-of-state order on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, it will likely be shipped the following Tuesday or Wednesday. Florida orders placed on Sunday or Monday may be shipped the following week. We schedule shipments this way to ensure that live plants don't travel over the weekend, minimizing any potential damage.
Seed Orders
Our seed packets are prepared over the weekend. Orders consisting only of seeds are shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Bulk Soil
After you place your order, we will contact you to arrange the soil delivery. Please note that our trailer or dump truck is large and heavy, with a limited turning radius. We cannot be held responsible for any damage within 1.5 ft of the edge of the driveway or the designated delivery area. If there are plants, grass, artificial turf, sprinkler heads, or any other items within 1.5 ft of the edge, they may be damaged. We are not liable for any damage unless it is due to gross driver negligence. Driveway surfaces (concrete, shell, pavers, turf, etc.) and anything within 1.5 ft of the drive may experience cracking, splitting, breaking, depressions, tracks, etc. Please be aware that large item deliveries carry inherent risks. If the driver determines that it is unsafe to dump the soil in your desired location, they will either choose a safe alternative or the soil will not be delivered, but the delivery fee will still apply.
Bagged Soil
We fill bagged soil orders every Wednesday. If your order is placed after 4 pm on Tuesday, it will be filled on the following Wednesday. Once your bags of soil are ready, we will follow the regular pickup protocol mentioned above.
