Milkweed Mix Live Starter Plant (Asclepias spp.) – 4" Starter Plant Ships Without Pot

About This Plant

A Milkweed Mix starter plant (Asclepias spp.) is a perennial flowering plant valued as a butterfly host and pollinator-friendly addition to gardens. This mixed selection features varieties that can vary in leaf shape, growth habit, size, and eventual flower color. The mature plants typically reach 2–5 feet tall and have upright growth, with clusters of flowers in mixed colors depending on the variety.

What You Will Receive

1 live Milkweed Mix starter plant in a 4" nursery pot; ships without the nursery pot. The plant is young and will require time to establish and develop above-ground growth. Variety, foliage, and flower color may vary.

• Common Name: Milkweed Mix
• Botanical Name: Asclepias spp.
• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
• Growth Stage: Young live starter
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates average to lean soil once established
• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering once established
• Flowers: Clusters of flowers in mixed colors depending on variety
• Bloom Season: Warm season
• Mature Height: Typically 2–5 feet, depending on variety and conditions
• Growth Habit: Upright, varying by species
• Hardiness: Perennial in many zones; varies by variety and climate
• Wildlife Value: Butterfly and pollinator garden plant
• Container Friendly: Yes, while young; provide space for mature growth

Note: Minor leaf curling or discoloration may occur during transit but should improve with proper care. After arrival, place in a bright, sunny location and water appropriately while it establishes.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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