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Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Weed

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer, JJ Neilson

 

Description

This is an all time favorite wildflower, with bright clusters of orange flowers that bloom on top of dark green, bushy foliage from June to September. Growing to a height of 1'-3', it requires well-drained, sunny conditions. Once established, this wildflower is extremely hardy, and can be used as specimen plants or in groups. It is also a major food source for the Monarch butterfly. -Holland Wildflower Farm

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Roadside

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.