{"title":"Milkweed Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuy Milkweed Plants Direct From the Grower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkip the hassle of germinating and planting milkweed seeds and skip straight to the blooms. Perfect Plants Nursery is proad to offer beautiful native milkweed plants including popular varieties such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/butterfly-milkweed\"\u003eOrange Butterfly Milkweed\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink Swamp Milkweed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Aquatic Milkweed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias perennis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are consistently cited as the best milkweed varieties for monarch caterpillars, as they are known as their \"host plants.\" They are a host plant because they are the primary source of nutrients for these butterflies while they are in their larve stage. Planting just one of these butterfly weed plants will turn your yard into a pollinator oasis!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardners Trust Perfect Plants Nursery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany online plant sellers offer a packet of seeds, tiny immature plugs, or simply drop ship plants they've never actually seen. That's not how Perfect Plants operates. We're a true family owned farm and grower that's been in business since 1980. That means when you order your live milkweed plants from our store, you're getting shipped healthy and rooted plants grown by experts with over 45+ years of experience. All our plants are shipped safely and quickly from our farm direct to your front door. No middle men. No drop shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"butterfly-milkweed","title":"Orange Butterfly Milkweed","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eButterfly Milkweed Feeds Monarchs \u0026amp; Fills Your Yard With Blazing Orange Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith its fiery orange blooms, this native perennial turns any yard into a monarch nursery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonarch Host Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMonarch caterpillars can \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e eat milkweed, and this is one of the best natives for the job! Plus, native bees and hummingbirds love the nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gardeners well into the north can enjoy this lovely pollinator perennial, Butterfly Milkweed thrives in zones 3-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep main taproots make this plant tolerant of droughts and dry spells, it can even thrive in sandy soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRabbit \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rabbits and deer don't like to munch on their leaves, making this perfect for low-pest gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Clumping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Butterfly milkweed grows well-behaved in compact clumps that reach a mature size of 1-2 feet tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eButterfly milkweed, also known simply as \u003cem\u003eButterfly Weed\u003c\/em\u003e, is native across most of the United States, including our state of Florida, where it grows wild in our sandy pine forests. That highlights what these perennials love: \u003cstrong\u003efull sun, at least six hours a day, and soil that drains fast\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike a lot of flowering plants, butterfly milkweed can grow just fine in sand and light clay soils. Enjoy their bright orange blooms every year from late spring through late summer, typically from May into late August!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Monarchs Love Orange Milkweed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsclepias tuberosa is often cited as the best milkweed for attracting and supporting monarch butterfly populations. This \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial\u003c\/a\u003e is known as a \"host plant\" for monarchs because it is an essential food source for these pollinators when they are in their caterpillar to survive and develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native is tough, and asks for very little in terms of care. With some quick notes on planting location and soil, you and the monarch butterflies of your neighborhood will be able to enjoy the blooms of this perennial for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sunlight, be sure to plant in a garden location with at least 6 hours of direct sun a day for the best growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrange Butterfly Weed grows best in well-draining soil. Amending slow draining dirt with perlite or sand is optimal for their roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eBe sure to water regularly for the first season while the taproot settles. After they are established Orange milkweed is exceptionally drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer: \u003c\/strong\u003eFertilizer needs are very low. A light feeding in early spring is generally all that is needed for these shrubs to thrive!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy Butterfly Milkweed Online from Perfect Plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of milkweed sold online are just seed packets, tiny plugs, or plants drop shipped that the seller never laid eyes on. Perfect Plants Nursery is based in sunny north Florida and we are a true farm. Family run since 1980, we care for and personally grow or handle every plant we ship out to our customers. We ship rooted and grown \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa right to your front door from our nursery beds. Meaning you get a well-established plant right away without having to wait for seeds to germinate and slowly grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perfect Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single","offer_id":51232843235551,"sku":"pp-orange-butterfly-milkweed-1gal","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 4-Pack","offer_id":51232843268319,"sku":"pp-orange-butterfly-milkweed-1gal-4pack","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":51232843301087,"sku":"pp-orange-butterfly-milkweed-1gal-10pack","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/5343\/4263\/files\/Milkweed_ButterflyOrange__1_AS389039340.jpg?v=1787150669"},{"product_id":"pink-milkweed","title":"Pink Swamp Milkweed","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Pink Milkweed Produces Vanilla Sweet Blooms that Monarchs Can't Resist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful native perennial that blooms continuously spring through early fall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet: \u003c\/strong\u003eA sought after flower plant for butterflies like Monarchs, Queens, and Swallowtails. Plus other garden wildlife like hummingbirds and bumblbees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla Scented Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloom clusters erupt from tall stalks with delicious aroma of vanilla you can smell from across the yard. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e: Withstands tough winters as far north as Minnesota, with hardiness in grow zones 3-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy Blooms for Months\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright rose-pink blooms appear in early summer and don't stop until early fall. Expect lovely flowers from June through early September!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Easy to Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows in a manageable clumping pattern that doesn't spread aggressively, with a mature height and width of 1-2 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Milkweed, also know as \u003cem\u003eSwamp Milkweed\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eMarsh Milkweed\u003c\/em\u003e, this lovely herbaceous perennial plant is a must-have for flower gardeners. If you want to turn your backyard into a prime stop for Monarch butterflies and other pollinators, this is the plant for we'd recommend for you. Don't let the alternative name \"Swamp\" fool you, though, this \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/milkweed-plants\"\u003eMilkweed\u003c\/a\u003e is adaptable to many environments and thrives in most landscapes across the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love the Pink Milkweed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwo things gardeners love about it. First, it holds its ground. Common milkweed travels by underground runners and shows up three beds over, while pink milkweed forms a tidy clump on a deep taproot and stays put for years. Second, it wakes up late in spring, well after the last frost has come and gone, so the tender new growth never gets burned. Just leave a marker by it in fall and you'll know right where to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Your Pink Milkweed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwamp milkweed gets its name for it ability to grow in water-rich environments. Plant them in a rain garden or near a body of water like a pond or lake and they'll be right at home. That being said, they're perfectly content in a traditional garden bed as well. Their perseverance in a variety of soil conditions is what makes them such as great \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eherbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e for both experts and novice gardeners alike. Asclepias incarnata don't need much to grow happy and healthy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch Milkweed prefer full sunlight to partial shade. Aim for a landscape location that receives about 6 hours of sunlight per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eAfter planting, be sure to water routinely for the first growing season. Once established, you'll only need to water during long dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotting Soil: \u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy soil rich in organic nutrients will give you the best performance from these plants. It handles wet ground better than most perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer: \u003c\/strong\u003eApplying fertilizer is not usually necessary for these plants to thrive! That being said, a light application in early spring can help them produce more blooms in the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Plants Nursery Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost milkweed sold online from other retailers are either seed packets and tiny immature plugs. Seeds means you have to go through the stratification process and may have to wait months before you can get them in the ground. Perfect Plants Nursery sells live, rooted plants from our farm direct to your front door. No drop shipping. No prepping seeds for the soil. When you buy Pink Milkweed online from our store, you're shopping from a true plant farm with over 45 years of gardening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perfect Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single","offer_id":51238970786015,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 4-Pack","offer_id":51238970818783,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":51238970851551,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/5343\/4263\/files\/Milkweed_Pink_1_AS610802563.webp?v=1787584686"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/5343\/4263\/collections\/Milkweed_ButterflyOrange__1_AS389039340.jpg?v=1787591916","url":"https:\/\/myperfectplants.com\/collections\/milkweed-plants.oembed","provider":"Perfect Plants Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}