Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly weed from New Moon Nurseries

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly weed

A personal favorite, Asclepias tuberosa produces bright orange-clustered flowers. This butterfly magnet does well in average, dry soil in full sun to part shade; superbly drought tolerant. Unlike other milkweeds, this species does not produce a milky-sap when bruised or broken.

Height:

1-3 ft

Spread:

1-2 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4-10

Bloom Color:

Orange

Asclepias tuberosa Characteristics

Exposure

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Soil Moisture Preference

Attributes

Naturalizing
Favorite
Drought Tolerant

Flowering Months

July
June

Foliage Color

Green

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ASTU