Asclepias 'Hello Yellow' Milkweed

Asclepias 'Hello Yellow' Milkweed is a compact, native wildflower that grows 24 to 36 inches tall and bursts with vibrant yellow blooms from summer through fall. Its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, while the slender leaves provide critical sustenance for monarch butterfly caterpillars. As the blooms fade, decorative seedpods form, perfect for dried floral arrangements or seasonal decorations.

A member of the Asclepias tuberosa species, commonly known as milkweed or butterfly weed, 'Hello Yellow' is a cold-hardy perennial suitable for (Zones 4-9), celebrated for its adaptability and vivid color. Perfect for planting in meadows, prairies, and modern landscapes, its smaller stature makes it an ideal addition to butterfly gardens, rock gardens, and native plant borders. It even thrives in containers. Left undisturbed, 'Hello Yellow' self-seeds freely, making it excellent for naturalizing, erosion control, and creating dazzling borders.

Low maintenance and drought tolerant, 'Hello Yellow' milkweed thrives in sunny areas with average, dry to medium moist, well-draining soils. It performs well in poor, dry soils and requires little care once established. Naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, this butterfly weed is as practical as it is beautiful.

Plant 'Hello Yellow' milkweed roots in spring, spacing them 12 to 18 inches apart and planting them 1½ to 2 inches deep. Select the site carefully, as butterfly weed dislikes being transplanted after establishment.

A native species, milkweed thrives in the prairies and grasslands of the Midwest and Great Plains, extending across much of the United States. Eco-friendly and stunning, native plants like 'Hello Yellow' require no fertilizers or excess water, promote biodiversity, and support pollinators and wildlife.

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