Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed
Gorgeous in bloom, with intense orange flowers in mid to late summer, native Butterfly Weed is very drought tolerant and, of course, a great plant for bees and butterflies! All Asclepias are host plants for Monarch butterflies.
- Category:Perennials
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants®
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Tall:18-24 Inches
- Wide:24 Inches
- Spacing:24 Inches
Attributes
| • | Cold Tolerant |
| • | Cut Flower |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | High Humidity Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
Flower Color
| • | Orange |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Exposure
| • | Sun |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Unlicensed propagation prohibited?
| • | No |
Additional Information about Asclepias tuberosa
Gorgeous in bloom, with intense orange flowers in mid to late summer, native Butterfly Weed is very drought tolerant and, of course, a great plant for bees and butterflies! All Asclepias are host plants for Monarch butterflies.