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Butterfly Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias tuberosa

$4.50

In stock at livingseedcompany.com

Butterfly milkweed is a native perennial with bright orange blooms and the host plant monarch butterflies need to lay eggs. It is drought tolerant once established but slow, and may take 2 to 3 years to flower. The Living Seed Company says it ships only the milkweed species native to your region, which helps protect monarch migration.

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Highlights

  • Asclepias tuberosa, a native perennial with orange flowers
  • Host plant for monarch caterpillars and nectar for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Blooms roughly June to August once mature
  • Drought tolerant and low maintenance once established
  • Open-pollinated, non-GMO and neonicotinoid-free

Best for

A gardener building a pollinator or monarch habitat who is willing to wait for blooms.

Things to consider

  • Slow and hard to grow, with up to 2 to 3 years before flowering.
  • The company ships region-appropriate milkweed, so you may not receive A. tuberosa specifically.
  • Seed count is not stated on the listing.

Key specs

Price$4.50
SpeciesAsclepias tuberosa (or regional native)
Life cyclePerennial
Bloom timeJune to August
TreatmentNeonicotinoid-free

Our take

A responsible way to plant for monarchs. Be patient and confirm which species you will receive.

Butterfly Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias tuberosa at a glance

BrandThe Living Seed Company
Price$4.50
TypeFlower
AvailabilityIn stock at livingseedcompany.com
Couponwelcome
ReturnsReturns aren't accepted, but if you're unhappy with your seeds for any reason the company…

Price check

At $4.50, the Butterfly Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias tuberosa is mid-range for The Living Seed Company, whose 214 listed products run $3.50 to $1,125.

Similar items from other brands we track run $18.99 to $67.88.

Buying from The Living Seed Company

The Living Seed Company is an easy recommendation for home gardeners and seed savers who want open-pollinated, non-GMO varieties at $3.50 to $4.75 a packet, including rare tomatoes and peppers you won't find on a hardware-store rack. Skip it if you're outside the US, since it no longer ships internationally. Returns aren't accepted, but the store says it will send a replacement if you're unhappy, so contact them rather than writing off a bad packet.

Shipping
Orders usually ship within 1 to 3 business days via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail. The company no longer ships internationally, and customers pay to reship packages returned for a wrong address.
Returns
Returns aren't accepted, but if you're unhappy with your seeds for any reason the company will send a replacement. Liability for a lost harvest is limited to the price of the seeds.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does the company only ship native milkweed?
Per the listing, non-native milkweed in warm regions can encourage year-round breeding, parasite build-up and disrupted migration in monarchs.
How long until butterfly milkweed flowers?
The listing warns it may take 2 to 3 years to bloom from seed.
How much is the Butterfly Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias tuberosa?
The Living Seed Company lists it at $4.50 on livingseedcompany.com. We refresh prices throughout the day, but always confirm the final price at checkout.
Is there a coupon code for the Butterfly Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias tuberosa?
The Living Seed Company's store-wide code welcome can be entered at checkout on livingseedcompany.com. The Living Seed Company sets the discount, and some items or sale prices may be excluded.
What is The Living Seed Company's return policy?
Returns aren't accepted, but if you're unhappy with your seeds for any reason the company will send a replacement. Liability for a lost harvest is limited to the price of the seeds.
How long does The Living Seed Company take to ship?
Orders usually ship within 1 to 3 business days via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail. The company no longer ships internationally, and customers pay to reship packages returned for a wrong address.
Where can I buy the Butterfly Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias tuberosa?
The Butterfly Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias tuberosa is sold directly by The Living Seed Company on livingseedcompany.com. The Shop now button on this page goes straight to the product there, and code welcome can be applied at checkout.
Is the Butterfly Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias tuberosa in stock?
Yes. The Living Seed Company lists it as in stock on livingseedcompany.com as of our latest check. Stock and prices refresh throughout the day.
Is The Living Seed Company a legit store?
The Living Seed Company is an easy recommendation for home gardeners and seed savers who want open-pollinated, non-GMO varieties at $3.50 to $4.75 a packet, including rare tomatoes and peppers you won't find on a hardware-store rack. Skip it if you're outside the US, since it no longer ships internationally. Returns aren't accepted, but the store says it will send a replacement if you're unhappy, so contact them rather than writing off a bad packet. Our full The Living Seed Company review covers shipping, returns and what to check before ordering.
Is the Butterfly Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias tuberosa expensive?
At $4.50 it is mid-range for The Living Seed Company ($3.50 to $1,125 across 214 products), and similar items from other brands run $18.99 to $67.88.

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