Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed
Plant Highlights
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-9
The Hello Yellow Butterfly Plant (Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow') has all the advantages of the native wildflower, but with the added appeal of shockingly bright yellow flowers, which bloom from July through August! Bold green foliage with slender leaves are lovely backdrops to other plants in the landscape!
Butterflies love to visit this brilliant flower for nectar, and the foliage of the Asclepias varieties is the only thing Monarch butterfly caterpillars will eat. They will also attract beneficial bees and hummingbirds as well! You'll love the blooms in cut flower arrangements too, just be sure to leave a few for the butterflies!
Following the fabulous flowers, typical Milkweed seed pods develop on the Butterfly Weed, which ruptures to reveal seeds with long, silvery-white, silky hairs. This variety may self-propagate if the seed pods are not removed. But you're going to want a few of these wildflowers in your garden because they're the only food source for the Monarch Butterfly larvae!
Planting and Application:
Hello Yellow is a hardy native cultivar that looks amazing in mass plantings, mixed beds, and borders or sprinkled throughout a prairie or naturalized area mixed with its orange-flowered species. You can deadhead some, after the first flush of blooms, to encourage additional flowering. They make wonderful fresh or dried cut flowers.
These are classic pollinator garden plants and butterfly borders, host plant naturalized gardens, wildlife gardens and prairie plantings! Asclepias are the only food source for the Monarch Butterfly caterpillars and adults lay their eggs on the undersides of the leaves for their larvae to munch on all growing season. The flowers are also a critical nectar source for other butterflies and pollinators alike!
- Bright Yellow Summer Blooms
- Long Bloom Period
- Food For Monarch Butterfly Adults & Larvae Host Plant
- Critical Nectar Source
- Beds, Borders, Naturalized Plantings & Prairie Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
These plants have deep taproots and are best left undisturbed once established. The foliage is often slow to emerge in spring. It's widely adaptable to different soil types and once established, Hello Yellow requires very little care. Though it is perfectly cold-hardy in the northern regions, mulching plants in winter will help prevent frost heaving, as well as aid in moisture retention throughout the rest of the year. In spring, trim back last year's growth and await the beautiful new foliage that will appear a bit later than other perennials.
- Full Sun
- Low Moisture Once Established
- Easy Care & Adaptable to Any Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Back Early Spring
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant Native
Hello Yellow is tolerant of both occasionally wet and is also Xeric for drought and poor/dry soils and needs plenty of sunshine to bloom heavily. You don't need to worry about deer or rabbits with this variety. Say welcome to your Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed plants by ordering today from NatureHills.com!
