{"product_id":"butterfly-weed","title":"Butterfly Weed","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW BUTTERFLY WEED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStratify seeds in the refrigerator for 7-14 days before planting (place seeds in a plastic bag on a moist medium). Then sow seeds 7-9 weeks before the last frost in start trays, 1\/4” deep. As plants grow, transplant into larger pots so that their taproot has room to grow, otherwise plants will suffer. Harden off and transplant outside after last frost. Direct sow seeds in the fall or spring. Plants prefer sandy loam, well drained soil. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,300 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-70\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##This native species of milkweed is also known as butterfly weed, pleurisy root, orange milkweed, to name a few. The plant has a deep, woody taproot that thrives in arid soils. It’s a larval food source for monarch butterflies, dogbane tiger moths, and milkweed tussock moths. Its showy orange flowers also attract bees and hummingbirds. Plants grow 1-3.5’ tall. Traditionally, the plant was used medicinally to treat respiratory and digestive illnesses. The seed pod downy fluff was spun and used to make candle wicks. Tags: Color: orange, Season: Spring Summer Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis milkweed species is native to the eastern and southwestern US.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":40918033924138,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/IMG_7779.jpg?v=1705300970","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/butterfly-weed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}