Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed
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:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.