Heartleaf Milkweed (Asclepias cordifolia) Quick Facts:

Host plant to Monarch butterflies and Nectar plant to many

Herbaceous perennial

Native to California, Nevada, and Oregon

Hardy in USDA zones 7-10

Full sun, partial shade

Needs well drained soil, drought tolerant once established

Burgundy  flowers appear from June – August

Grows 1-3 feet tall

Space 1-2 feet apart

Seeds need 2-3 months cold stratification or can be fall/winter sown

First year seedlings resemble a vine.  As they age, they will grow more upright.

Heartleaf Milkweed Plants for Butterfly Gardens

Heartleaf milkweed plants will add a deep purple hue to your butterfly garden. They are a West Coast native found in California and Oregon.

Monarch butterflies use them on which to lay their eggs so their caterpillars can feed on the leaves. Like other milkweeds, this is also a nectar plant that attracts many other species of butterflies to its flowers besides the Monarch.

First year seedlings of this plant resemble a vine. As they age they will grow more upright.

All of our plants are grown to be safe for butterflies, caterpillars and any other pollinators.

Please visit our seed description for Heartleaf Milkweed Seeds to see detailed care and growing conditions for this beautiful plant.