{"product_id":"hello-yellow-butterfly-weed","title":"Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Golden Native Milkweed and Monarch Magnet\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eHello Yellow Butterfly Weed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hello Yellow') is a sunny golden-yellow form of our native butterfly weed, a tough prairie wildflower that is both a host plant for monarch caterpillars and a nectar feast for butterflies and bees. Its bright, flat-topped flower clusters glow atop sturdy stems in summer, and once its deep taproot is established it sails through heat and drought. A pollinator essential for sunny, well-drained spots in Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hello Yellow'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2 ft tall and wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–9 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright golden-yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLean, well-drained; dislikes wet or rich soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Hello Yellow in pollinator and native gardens, prairie plantings, sunny borders, and rock gardens. It pairs beautifully with coneflowers, little bluestem, and other prairie natives, and is a cornerstone of any monarch waystation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early summer so the taproot can establish. Butterfly weed emerges late in spring, so be patient and mark its spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, and water in. Avoid heavy amendments; this plant prefers lean, well-drained soil. Do not move it once established, as it resents root disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week to establish the taproot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little to no supplemental water needed. It is highly drought tolerant and dislikes soggy soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally unnecessary once established; avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a monarch host plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As a true milkweed, it feeds monarch caterpillars and provides nectar for adult butterflies and bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it slow to emerge in spring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eButterfly weed naturally breaks dormancy late, so don't assume it's lost if it's slow to appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a Zone 3 native, fully hardy statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer avoid milkweeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Hello Yellow with orange butterfly weed, coneflowers, and prairie grasses for a sunny, monarch-friendly native planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315417305393,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/hello-yellow-butterfly-weed.jpg?v=1779864874","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/hello-yellow-butterfly-weed","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}