Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Family: Apocynaceae
Asclepias tuberosa is an easy perennial that provides a long-lasting display of orange flowers and food for butterflies throughout the summer. It is native to the eastern United States and is also popular outside its native range. The flowers are usually bright orange, but there is some natural variation in flower color, ranging from yellow to red.
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Tags:
border, butterfly, drought tolerant, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 10. Grows best in partial to full sun with low to moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 18" to 30" (46 cm to 80 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 18" to 30" (46 cm to 80 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.