This bushy, medium-sized milkweed is one of the hosts to the Monarch Butterfly. Its bright orange flower clusters, ease of growing, and tolerances make it a great choice for home gardens.
Butterflyweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Duration
Perennial
Plant Type
Wildflower
Available
Yes
Sizes Available
Height
1-3 feet
Spread
1-2 feet
Bloom Season
Early Summer - Early Fall
Flower Colors
Orange
Sun Tolerance
![fullsun](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2022-04/fullsun_0.png?itok=xx0t7fST)
Soil Tolerance
Average,
Dry,
Moist
Features
Image
![butterfly friendly](/sites/default/files/styles/secondary_image/public/2023-07/LINPI_ICON_Butterfly%404x.png?itok=9cwzLGzR)
Image
![bee friendly](/sites/default/files/styles/secondary_image/public/2023-07/LINPI_ICON_bee%404x.png?itok=fMZ76xNW)
Image
![hummingbird friendly](/sites/default/files/styles/secondary_image/public/2023-07/LINPI_ICON_Hummingbird%404x.png?itok=HJCH-pd0)
Image
![salt tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/secondary_image/public/2023-07/LINPI_ICON_salt%20spray%404x.png?itok=B51rS5Ok)
Image
![deer resistant](/sites/default/files/styles/secondary_image/public/2023-07/LINPI_ICON_deer%404x_0.png?itok=fjCLA_iq)
Reference Links
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=astu
LINPI resources
QR
Code
ASTU