Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Add a blast of vivid orange to your perennial garden with this pollinator magnet, and wait for the butterflies and bees to appear. Tolerant of poor soils and drought, Butterfly Weed is easy to grow. Not well-suited for transplant due to its deep taproot.
Plant Type : Perennial |
Sun Exposure : Full Sun |
Soil Moisture : Medium-Dry, Medium |
Mature Height : 1-2', 2-3' |
Bloom Time : June, July, August |
Bloom Color : Orange |
Additional Features : Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant |
Soil Type : Average |