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Pleurisy Root Seeds (Organic)

Pleurisy Root Seeds (Organic)

Striking Mass of Orange Flowers

Pleurisy (Butterfly Weed) - Asclepias tuberosa

Herbaceous perennial native to the American prairies. Hardy to -20 degrees F. Strikingly beautiful herb, with tresses of deep yellow and orange flowers, sometimes nearly red.

Attracts Monarch Butterflies and provides nectar to the bees. Will survive in low-fertility areas and will cohabit happily with grasses. Flowers to 3 feet tall.

Certified organically grown. 50 seeds/pkt.

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Description

Pleurisy (Butterfly Weed) - Asclepias tuberosa

Herbaceous perennial native to the American prairies. Hardy to -20 degrees F. Strikingly beautiful herb, with tresses of deep yellow and orange flowers, sometimes nearly red.

Attracts Monarch Butterflies and provides nectar to the bees. Will survive in low-fertility areas and will cohabit happily with grasses. Flowers to 3 feet tall.

Certified organically grown. 50 seeds/pkt.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Tender Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Useful Plant Part : Root

Planting & Care

Soil & Water:Plant prefers full sun and regular watering. Soil can be regular or even poor garden soil.

Planting & Growing: Sow the seed in the early spring. The seed is a cold-soil germinator. If you are not planting in the early spring, or garden in a warmer climate and warm soil, then it is best to pre-treat the seeds in moist medium in the refrigerator (not the freezer) for 2 weeks before sowing warm.Tap-rooted plants are best sown in-situ, in the garden bed. These large plants are best spaced at least 2 feet apart.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvesting of root should be done from the second year onward.

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