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Asclepias tuberosa
Brighten up your garden with the golden blooms of Butterfly Milkweed ‘Hello Yellow’ (Asclepias tuberosa), a striking perennial wildflower known for attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. With its vibrant yellow flowers and drought-tolerant nature, this native North American plant is perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s a must-have for sustainable landscaping.
Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’
Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed, Hello Yellow
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Bloom Time: Early to late summer
Flower Color: Bright yellow
Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves
Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Germination Time: 14–28 days; cold stratification improves success
Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, native plantings, cut flowers
Special Features: Attracts monarch butterflies, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, long bloom period
An excellent choice for eco-friendly gardeners, this golden milkweed variety brings vibrant color and life to any sunny landscape.
✓ Adds garden color with an easy seed-starting option
✓ Useful for beds, borders, containers, or mixed plantings
✓ A practical choice for seasonal flower displays
✓ Pairs well with other annual and perennial garden favorites
✓ Good for gardeners building a more colorful outdoor space
Sow Hello Yellow Butterfly Milkweed in spring, fall where it can receive full sun. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until germination, usually 10-21 days.
Grow plants to about 24-48 in. and plan for blooms in about 90-120 days.
Best suited to USDA zones 3A-9A. Adjust sowing time for your local frost dates and summer heat.
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