Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Weed
$9.99
Description
(Milkweed)
Sun / Part Sun Zones: 3 – 9
Habit: upright / bushing H: 12 – 24″ x W: 12 – 18″
Butterfly weed is a tuberous rooted North American Native which is found in dry/rocky open woods, glades, prairies, fields and roadsides throughout the country. Enjoy the abundant clusters of bright orange to yellow-orange flowers! Unlike many of the other milkweeds, this species does not have milky-sapped stems. The seed pods are valued in dried flower arrangements. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Ideal for hummingbirds, butterflies and many other pollinators & leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars).
Cultivation: Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does well in poor, dry soils. Mature plants may freely self-seed if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open. Butterfly weed does not transplant well due to its deep taproot & should be left undisturbed once established.
Utilization: Butterfly gardens, rock gardens, meadows, prairies, or naturalized/native plant areas.
Info & Photo courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden
Size: 2 quart premium pot
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Uses | Butterfly Garden, Cottage Garden, Dried Flower/Craft, Filler, Perennial Garden |
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