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Hello Yellow Butterfly Milkweed

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Height 2 Feet
  • Width 2 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3-9

Here is another great way to provide bright color and texture to your garden and save our pollinators! Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa is a butterfly magnet and is a vital link in saving these beautiful pollinators who help to guarantee that we can enjoy our garden flowers and make food for years to come. Bright yellow drifts of flowers that sway above bright green foliage brighten any garden and provide a valuable resource of nectar or pollen to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds alike.

Native to North America, Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed will grow in every region of the United States except the hottest zone at the tip of the Florida Peninsula. It is hardy in Zones 3 to 9, and grows in just about any soil condition except wet soil. It makes a beautiful cut flower as well as a long lasting dried flower in your indoor arrangements. Intentional gardeners will plant this versatile perennial in their garden for the lovely yellow long lasting blooms and to help save the world’s pollinators, one garden at a time.

Hello Yellow Butterfly Milkweed Care

Asclepias Butterfly Weed is an easy care perennial. It prefers well drained rich soil and a full sun location. It blooms from early summer through to the hottest months, leaving behind the dark green foliage to complement other perennials and shrubs in your late summer garden. Since it tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, you can choose just about any full sun location in your landscape. To have it at its best, however, fertilize once or twice in the season with a general purpose fertilizer and keep it watered during dry periods, just enough to maintain a slightly moist soil. Mulch lightly to help soil to retain some moisture in areas you do not wish to water or are not reachable. Soil pH preferred is slightly acidic to neutral, 6.0 to 8.0.

Deadheading is not necessary, nor is pruning. You can divide the root ball to reduce the overall size of the clump, but realize that asclepias as a perennial class do not tolerate transplanting well at all and may not thrive for several seasons. Winter protection can constitute a good quality pine mulch laid over the root zone in the harshest winter regions.

Hello Yellow Butterfly Milkweed Spacing

Space your plants 24 inches apart for best performance. Asclepias grow to about 24 inches tall and wide. They are not typically bothered by plant diseases or insect pests and are relatively care free when planted in the right habitat. You can mass plant them in your landscape, as a walkway border, focal point; or create a wildlife and butterfly garden with them. They make beautiful cut flowers and can be dried for long lasting indoor arrangements.

Hello Yellow Butterfly Milkweed Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Plant Type: Perennial
Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Height: 2 Feet
Mature Width: 2 Feet
Plant Spacing: 2 Feet
Growth Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Yellow
Flower Shade: Golden Yellow
Seasonal Interest: Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Uses: Border Plant Cut Flower Dried Flower Mass Planting
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'
SKU:
ASCHYQT

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Hello Yellow Butterfly Milkweed Show Reviews

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    Pricy for a small starter...

    Posted by Anne Serotkin on Jun 15, 2021

    My Hello Yellow Butterfly Milkweed arrived. Packaging could have been better so the delicate starter plant would not come out of the little pot (fortunately I had a bigger pot so I could stablize the delicate plant as well as establish a stronger root system. I was a bit surprised this starter plant was quite expensive but I really wanted this Yellow Butterfly Milkweed for color contrast in my flower garden. The plant has been in my possession for 1-1/2 weeks and it seems to be doing well and I can see new growth. Looking forward to seeing the yellow butterfly milkweed grow bigger so I can add it to my other blooming shrubs.