{"product_id":"v-asclepiade-tubereuse-2-plants","title":"Tuberous milkweed (2 plants)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"63\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eTuberous Milkweed (2 plants) – A Butterfly Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e ????\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"414\" data-start=\"72\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"98\" data-start=\"74\"\u003eButterfly weed\u003c\/strong\u003e ( \u003cem data-end=\"120\" data-start=\"100\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e ), also known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"158\" data-start=\"137\"\u003ebutterfly weed\u003c\/strong\u003e , is a spectacular perennial that attracts a multitude of pollinators. Unlike its cousins, it \u003cstrong data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"275\"\u003edoes not produce white latex\u003c\/strong\u003e and is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"333\"\u003estunning bright orange flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e , which brighten gardens from June to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"416\"\u003eThis North American native plant is \u003cstrong data-end=\"499\" data-start=\"458\"\u003eessential for the monarch butterfly\u003c\/strong\u003e , which lays its eggs there and whose caterpillars feed on the foliage. 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Planting and growing tuberous milkweed plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003eWhere to plant it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1298\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003ePollinator Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e : Perfect for attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.\u003cbr data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eDry landscaping and rock gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e : Adapts well to poor, well-drained soils.\u003cbr data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1499\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003eNaturalist garden\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ideal for recreating a prairie environment in association with other native perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003e?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003eHow to plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003e 1?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003eLoosen the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e to a depth of about 20 cm.\u003cbr data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003e 2?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1684\"\u003ePlant 2-3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e , spacing the plants 30 to 40 cm apart.\u003cbr data-end=\"1760\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003e 3?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1764\"\u003eWater moderately\u003c\/strong\u003e after planting, then let dry between waterings.\u003cbr data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003e 4?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003eAdd mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e (gravel, wood chips) to limit evaporation and keep the soil cool in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2387\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1985\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"1988\"\u003eDrought tolerant plant\u003c\/strong\u003e – water only in case of prolonged drought.\u003cbr data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"2077\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"2083\"\u003eDon't move it\u003c\/strong\u003e : it develops a deep taproot, making it difficult to transplant. \u003cbr data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2194\"\u003e?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"2200\"\u003eRemove faded flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want to prolong flowering.\u003cbr data-end=\"2276\" data-start=\"2273\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2279\"\u003eLeave the stems in winter\u003c\/strong\u003e so that the seeds can reseed naturally and feed the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2392\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2435\" data-start=\"2394\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2398\"\u003e?? An essential ecological role\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2817\" data-start=\"2437\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2440\"\u003eHost plant of the monarch butterfly\u003c\/strong\u003e : Essential for its survival, because its caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed.\u003cbr data-end=\"2571\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2574\"\u003eAbundant nectar source\u003c\/strong\u003e : Attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and bumblebees.\u003cbr data-end=\"2691\" data-start=\"2688\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2694\"\u003eSoil stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e : Thanks to its deep taproot, it limits erosion and improves soil structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2822\" data-start=\"2819\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2876\" data-start=\"2824\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2874\" data-start=\"2828\"\u003eWhy grow tuberous milkweed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"3155\" data-start=\"2878\"\u003e? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2908\" data-start=\"2880\"\u003eVibrant orange flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that add a lively touch to the garden.\u003cbr data-end=\"2951\" data-start=\"2948\"\u003e ? \u003cstrong data-end=\"3005\" data-start=\"2953\"\u003eEasy to maintain and drought resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-end=\"3009\" data-start=\"3006\"\u003e ? \u003cstrong data-end=\"3071\" data-start=\"3011\"\u003eEssential for the conservation of monarch butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-end=\"3075\" data-start=\"3072\"\u003e ? \u003cstrong data-end=\"3152\" data-start=\"3077\"\u003ePerfect for prairie style gardens or natural landscaping\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Noort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52275643383968,"sku":"337-115-01","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/v-tuberous-milkweed-2-plants","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}