Butterfly Milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa
• Perennial
• Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
• Seed Spacing: ~2 seeds every 12-24 inches
• When to Sow Outside: 2-4 weeks before last frost in the spring or in the fall when soil temperatures are in the 50s 
• When to Start Inside: 6-8 weeks before last frost date in spring
• Special Germination Instructions: benefits from a 30 day stratification period
• Host plant for: monarch butterflies & tussock moths
• Light requirements: prefers full sun
• Soil Requirements: dry to medium dry average soil, drought tolerant once established
• Size: 2-3 feet tall
• Flower color: orange
• Bloom time: summer
Approximately 30 seeds