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
No
Sizes Available
Height
1-3 feet
Spread
1-2 feet
Bloom Season
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Flower Colors
Orange
Sun Tolerance
Soil Tolerance
Average
Dry
Moist
Features
Butterfly friendly
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Bee friendly
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Attracts hummingbirds
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Salt Tolerant
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Deer resistant
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Reference Links
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=astu
LINPI resources
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