Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial
Common Name: Butterfly Weed
Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Flower Color: Orange to reddish-orange
Mature Height: 0.4–0.7 m
Mature Width: 0.3–0.5 m
Habit: Upright, branched
Flowering Period: June to September
Exposure: Full sun
Watering Needs: Low once established
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, sandy
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Nectar Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially monarchs
Toxicity to Animals: Toxic
✂️ Care
A robust native perennial and extremely drought-tolerant, perfect for sunny gardens and naturalized areas. Its vibrant orange flowers in dense clusters offer striking color while serving as an essential host plant for migrating monarch butterflies.
Low-maintenance and requiring little water once established, it thrives in light, well-drained soils.