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Asclepias tuberosa
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Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Weed

Lovely orange and yellow flowers in June and July, followed by small milkweed pods. Butterfly Weed is an important food source for Monarch butterflies in particular. Must have dry site, seeds well on sunny slopes or gravelly sites.


Height

24 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Bloom Time
Summer
Attributes
Native
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Salt Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Soil Conditions
Dry
Foliage Color
Green