Asclepias tuberosa Plant Care Reminders

Western golden butterfly weed

General Information

• Instruction By	Briscoe White
  Notes	Such a butterfly magnet, its common name is "Butterfly Weed" but this beauty is definitely not a weed! Order from The Growers Exchange in the early spring and enjoy this bountiful bloomer summer through fall! 'Tuberosa' also has medicinal value as an expectorant, makes a great cut flower and can be container planted for patios or transition indoors.
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  Web Link	http://www.thegrowers-exchange.com/Asclepias_tuberosa_p/ff-asc01.htm

Plant Care Instruction

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  January 1. Buy Dreaming of your spring garden? Order from The Growers Exchange and receive your healthy, happy plants just in time for planting!

  February 1. Buy Dreaming of your spring garden? Order from The Growers Exchange and receive your healthy, happy plants just in time for planting!

  March 1. Buy Dreaming of your spring garden? Order from The Growers Exchange and receive your healthy, happy plants just in time for planting!

  April 1. Plant This attractive variety of Asclepias is a beautiful addition to your garden and also looks great in a pot or container for rooftop and patio gardens. Preferring full sun and dry, loamy soil, the 'tuberosa' attracts many different pollinators and is essential to the Monarch butterfly's survival. Self seeding and drought resistant. 2. Prune Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. 3. Treat for Pest/Disease Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. 4. Harvest Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

  May 1. Plant This attractive variety of Asclepias is a beautiful addition to your garden and also looks great in a pot or container for rooftop and patio gardens. Preferring full sun and dry, loamy soil, the 'tuberosa' attracts many different pollinators and is essential to the Monarch butterfly's survival. Self seeding and drought resistant. 2. Prune Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. 3. Treat for Pest/Disease Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. 4. Harvest Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

  June 1. Prune Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. 2. Treat for Pest/Disease Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. 3. Harvest Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

  July 1. Prune Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. 2. Treat for Pest/Disease Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. 3. Harvest Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

  August 1. Prune Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. 2. Treat for Pest/Disease Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. 3. Harvest Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

  September 1. Prune Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. 2. Treat for Pest/Disease Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. 3. Harvest Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

  October 1. Treat for Pest/Disease Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. 2. Harvest Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Dreaming of your spring garden? Order from The Growers Exchange and receive your healthy, happy plants just in time for planting! February Dreaming of your spring garden? Order from The Growers Exchange and receive your healthy, happy plants just in time for planting! March Dreaming of your spring garden? Order from The Growers Exchange and receive your healthy, happy plants just in time for planting!

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? April This attractive variety of Asclepias is a beautiful addition to your garden and also looks great in a pot or container for rooftop and patio gardens. Preferring full sun and dry, loamy soil, the 'tuberosa' attracts many different pollinators and is essential to the Monarch butterfly's survival. Self seeding and drought resistant. May This attractive variety of Asclepias is a beautiful addition to your garden and also looks great in a pot or container for rooftop and patio gardens. Preferring full sun and dry, loamy soil, the 'tuberosa' attracts many different pollinators and is essential to the Monarch butterfly's survival. Self seeding and drought resistant.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? April Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. May Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. June Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. July Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. August Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. September Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? April Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. May Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. June Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. July Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. August Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. September Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away. October Asclepias are highly susceptible to aphids and rabbits, so try protecting your plants with a soapy spray or natural pesticide and a fence around your garden to keep pests away.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? April Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. May Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. June Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. July Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. August Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. September Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. October Asclepias are carefree flowers, but deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Asclepias flowers are gorgeous in arrangements, and you can gather blooms all summer long; sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.