{"product_id":"seeds-pleurisy-root","title":"Seeds Pleurisy Root","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003ePleurisy Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e(Asclepias tuberosa)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"433\"\u003ePleurisy Root, also known as Butterfly Weed, is a vibrant native perennial with brilliant orange blooms and a long history in traditional North American herbalism. Unlike many milkweeds, it prefers well-drained soils and thrives in sunny meadows and prairies. This species plays a specific ecological role as both a monarch host plant and a nectar source for a wide range of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eMonarch Host Plant \u0026amp; Pollinator Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a larval host plant for Monarch butterflies (\u003cem data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eDanaus plexippus\u003c\/em\u003e). The nectar-rich flowers attract native bees, swallowtails, fritillaries, and other butterflies. Its mid-summer bloom helps bridge seasonal nectar gaps in meadow plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eDeep Taproot for Drought Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eForms a strong, deep taproot that allows it to tolerate dry, sandy, or rocky soils once established. This makes it well suited to prairie restorations, xeriscapes, and well-drained slopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eTraditional Respiratory Herb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eHistorically, the root was used in small, carefully prepared doses by Indigenous peoples and later herbalists to support respiratory health, particularly for pleurisy and lung congestion. (Note: Medicinal use should be undertaken only with proper herbal knowledge.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eBrilliant Meadow Accent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eGrows 1–2.5 feet tall with clusters of vivid orange flowers. Works well in mass plantings, native pollinator gardens, prairie strips, and sunny borders where bold summer color is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern \u0026amp; Central North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-dry to dry, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eCold stratification improves germination—sow outdoors in fall or refrigerate seeds for 30 days before spring planting. Avoid disturbing established plants due to their deep taproot. Ideal for dry meadows, prairie plantings, and sunny slopes. In permaculture systems, integrate into the herbaceous layer of pollinator-focused food forests or native habitat corridors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003ePleurisy Root offers bold color, monarch habitat, and deep-rooted resilience—an essential species for sunny native plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strictly Medicinals","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47405071433987,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/AA4874F3-BC13-4F90-B865-BFC6D432EA6A.jpg?v=1773952401","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/seeds-pleurisy-root","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}