I LOVE my Butterfly weed. I planted two bare roots and they came up in no time. They're thriving and one has flowers. I'm VERY satisfied with them and they weren't expensive either. I'm looking forward to more butterflies!
My favorite flowers of all time are butterfly weed in blue and orange. They sent me top quality roots. My problem is the squirrels. I have to see how many escape these monsters. If they make it they are just about the most beautiful summer flowers in existence. Squirrels destroyed the one I bought two years ago and made a dent in these. I bout a lot so waiting to see
The butterfly weed (2) I grew last year really took off and grew well. Unfortunately aphids killed mine late in the season. I tried controlling them but wasn't successful. I'm trying again this year though because they (not the aphids, lol) really were healthy and bloomed well initially. I hope to have better luck this year.
Ordered several butterfly weed …. Planted in amended soil with lots of sun . All are growing nicely !