Asclepias (Milkweed) (1 Gallon)

Asclepias (Milkweed) — 1 Gallon

A Home for Butterflies and a Gift to the Garden

If you’ve ever watched a monarch butterfly glide across a summer sky, you already know the quiet magic of Milkweed. Long before it became famous as a vital host plant for monarchs, Asclepias was cherished by gardeners and farmers alike for its simple beauty and hardworking spirit. Named for the Greek god of healing, this plant has always been a symbol of hope, renewal, and gentle strength.

Milkweed is the heart of every pollinator garden — offering a safe place for butterflies to lay their eggs, food for hungry caterpillars, and nectar for bees, hummingbirds, and other helpful visitors. Around small towns and country roadsides, these bright blooms are a familiar, beloved sight: a reminder that every living thing is connected, and every small kindness matters.

🌱 Plant Details:

• Light: Full Sun

• Water: Drought-tolerant once established; water deeply but infrequently

• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerant of poor or sandy soils

• Bloom Time: Summer into early fall

• Height: 2-4 feet tall, depending on variety

• Maintenance: Very low maintenance; cut back in late fall or early spring if needed

🌸 Perfect Companions:
Milkweed loves good company! Plant it with:

• Coneflowers (for bold summer color)

• Black-eyed Susans (for cheerful gold blooms)

• Salvias (for height and hummingbirds)

• Native Grasses (for a soft, natural backdrop)

• Bee Balm (for even more pollinator power)

Kindness Grows Here:
Planting Milkweed is one of the simplest, sweetest ways to give back — to the butterflies, the bees, and the beautiful world around us. It's the kind of quiet generosity that makes a hometown special.

🌿 Available now at Wright’s Market — where tradition, community, and nature come together.