Use and Care Manual

841099 S21
Van Zyverden, Inc.
www.vanzyverden.com
P.O. Box 550 • Meridian, MS 39302-0550
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Guaranteed to grow 1 year from purchase
if directions are followed. Any concerns related
to quality and/or counts feel free to contact us.
About This Variety: Asclepia tuberosa, commonly called butterfly weed, features bright orange flower clusters and
lance-shaped leaves. Popular native plant. This specific variety is the most drought tolerant of all. It is a herbaceous perennial.
Tropical, multitasking milk weed attracts monarch butterflies that use the plant as a source for nectar. Monarch butterflies lay
eggs on the plant, and in turn, the resulting larvae (caterpillars) use the plant leaves as a food source. Butterfly magnet!
Growing Instructions: First, decide where the planted will be located and if you want the pot needs drainage. Proper
drainage is key if you are placing the planter outside. If placing outside, remove the drainage plug(s) from the bottom. Then
empty about 85% of the medium bag into the pot. Firm and smooth the planting medium. Next, place the bulb(s)/root(s) onto the
soil, centering it/them, spreading the root(s) out (if roots) and then add remaining medium on top. Water well, saturating the soil
deeply. Continue to saturate soil for first few days then water as need. Sit back and let mother nature do its thing!
Care Tip: Plants in containers are above soil level and exposed to the elements which make them more prone to freeze
damage during the winter than plants planted in the garden. Take extra precautions and overwinter the planter in a protected
area (shed or garage) during freezing temperatures (best to provide a winter environment that is one zone hardier than your
area). To overwinter: Water plants thoroughly and move borderline-hardy plants into a protected area to increase chance of
survival. Because the plant is dormant, light isn’t required. Check every few weeks to ensure the planting medium isn’t dry.
Water sparingly. Overwatering can cause the plants to come out of dormancy. Place planter back outside to restart its cycle
when spring and warmer temperatures return!
Blooms: Summer through fall
Exposure: Full sun
Height: Grows 20-24” tall
Spacing: Plant 1.5-2” deep
USDA Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 4-9
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