Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa (Herbaceous Perennial)
Butterfly Milkweed has lots of bright orange, flat-topped flower clusters that open in early June. Plants bloom for many weeks. Butterfly Milkweed is the host plant for the monarch butterfly and a great nectar source for many other butterflies and pollinators.
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Abundant orange flower clusters |
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Butterfly magnet |
Height18-24 Inches
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Spread18-24 Inches
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Growing & Maintenance TipsGrow in full sun in well-drained soil. Plants have deep tap roots and are slow to emerge in the spring.
An excellent garden plant and a great addition to a native plant garden, naturalized area, prairie or wildflower meadow. An essential plant for attracting butterflies.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
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