Milkweed - Butterfly Bush

The Milkweed - Butterfly Bush is a beautiful flowering plant that attracts butterflies with its vibrant clusters of blossoms. Ideal for gardens and outdoor spaces, this plant not only adds aesthetic appeal but also supports the ecosystem by providing a food source for caterpillars and butterflies.

Sun: Full sun 

Size: May take a few years to get to full size

Soil: well-drained slightly dry soil, tolerate drought conditions. grow well in the ground or large containers (14-inch deep and wide) If growing in containers it is annual (unless protected in winter) and not perennial but will prevent uncontrolled spreading 

Fertilizer: One-time balanced fertilizer like 4-4-4 amzn.to/4aZ6W9r in the spring.

Note: Harmful if eaten

Spacing: 12-24  inches apart