Organic Orange Butterfly Weed Seeds

Organic Orange Butterfly Weed Seeds (Asclepias tuberosa). Orange Butterfly Weed is part of our organic seeds for Canada selection. (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial known for its striking clusters of orange flowers that bloom from summer to fall. Ideal for pollinator gardens or wildflower meadows, this species is a favorite of monarch butterflies, providing both nectar and a host plant for caterpillars. For practical seed starting, growing from seed succeeds best when the verified product depth, moisture and temperature guidance is followed.

Seed stratification is required for 2 to 4 weeks. Mix seed with a slightly moistened, sterile, soil-less growing mix. Put in a labelled, sealed plastic bag and store in refrigerator for one day. The next day place in the freezer for one day. Repeat for one week, alternating between the fridge and the freezer. After stratifying, plant seed 1/4 in deep in pots. Sow indoors 5 weeks before planting outside. Keep moist, not soggy. When seedlings are 2 in tall or more, transplant outside. 1/4 in direct. Use the product details as a clear guide on how to start seeds while keeping the growing medium evenly moist, never saturated. For indoor seed starting, count back from local conditions and frost dates to decide when to start indoor seeds.

Harvest seed pods when they begin to split but before seeds have fully dispersed. Cut pods and bring indoors to finish drying. Sunflower, Daisy, Coneflower, Yarrow, Bee Balm, Aster, Phlox, Salvia, Rudbeckia, Goldenrod. The packet contains 20 seeds.