Asclepias tuberosa
$10.95 / 1 QT
Butterfly Weed ·
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Description
Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its bright orange flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 1–2 feet tall and 1–1.5 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Eastern and southern United States. The flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and insect pollinators. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and small groups. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, drought, and erosion.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Asclepias tuberosa produces orange flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
| Asclepias tuberosa | |
| Butterfly Milkweed | |
| No | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| North and South America; species-dependent | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| Eastern and southern United States | |
| Yes |
| Full Sun | |
| 2 - 2 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| Orange | |
| Butterflies | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Summer |