Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a type of milkweed found in parts of North America. Its bright colors and nectar attract butterflies. This perennial plant grows up to 1 meter tall with long, narrow leaves. From spring to fall, it blooms orange, yellow, or red flowers in clusters at the top. These flowers have five petals and sepals. The plant produces fruit pods filled with hairy seeds, ranging from 7.5 to 15 centimeters long.
Sun Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: normal to dry; sandy loam
Height: 1’-18”
Bloom: June-Aug
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a type of milkweed found in parts of North America. Its bright colors and nectar attract butterflies. This perennial plant grows up to 1 meter tall with long, narrow leaves. From spring to fall, it blooms orange, yellow, or red flowers in clusters at the top. These flowers have five petals and sepals. The plant produces fruit pods filled with hairy seeds, ranging from 7.5 to 15 centimeters long.
Sun Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: normal to dry; sandy loam
Height: 1’-18”
Bloom: June-Aug
