Plants by mail order since 1984 - over 4,100 plants online today!
Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 08.30 - 16.30 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Open Daily (weather permitting) 10:00 - 15:00 & Sunday 11:00 - 15:00
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z
  • or use plant finder
  • ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
    ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    <
    ASCLEPIAS tuberosa  ASCLEPIAS tuberosa  ASCLEPIAS tuberosa  ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
    >

    ASCLEPIAS tuberosa

    Commonly known as Butterfly weed, Orange milkweed, Pleurisy root

    Bright orange bead-like flowers
    plant size comparison icon
    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    -
    +
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Flowering
      local_florist
      Jan
      local_florist
      Feb
      local_florist
      Mar
      local_florist
      Apr
      local_florist
      May
      local_florist
      Jun
      local_florist
      Jul
      local_florist
      Aug
      local_florist
      Sep
      local_florist
      Oct
      local_florist
      Nov
      local_florist
      Dec
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - butterflies and bees. Not as sappy as other varieties.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern and southern North America.
    • Deciduous
      Spirally arranged lance-shaped mid-green leaves 10-14cm (4-5½in) long
    • Orange
    • Border
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Tuberous, hairy perennial. Produces flowers in axillary and terminal cymes 4-5cm (1½-2in) across followed by spindle-shaped fruit 9-13cm (3½-5in) long on nodding stalks
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Prefers loamy soil.
    • Full sun
    • harmful if eaten
      People
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
       
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Asclepias tuberosa - Care Guide
    View Customers Also Bought
    LYCHNIS arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'

    LYCHNIS arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'

    Campion, Catchfly
    Available from £14.00
    ASPHODELINE lutea

    ASPHODELINE lutea

    King's spear, Yellow asphodel
    Available from £14.00
    VERBENA bonariensis

    VERBENA bonariensis

    Available from £5.00
    CALYCANTHUS floridus

    CALYCANTHUS floridus

    Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub
    Available from £20.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    arrow_drop_up