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Butterfly Weed

Asclepias Tuberosa

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Overview

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, it stands 1-2 feet tall and 1-1.5 feet wide. Bright orange to yellow flowers bloom from early summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and bees. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance make it a garden favorite. Hardiness zones: 3-9. Ideal for borders or as a focal point in xeriscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 3–9Climate Arid
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — its flowering and attraction of pollinators are maximized in full sunlight; ideally planted in full sun, this, image 125Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — the plant's milk-like sap may cause skin irritation for some; its flowering and attraction of pollinators are, image 126Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — so placement should be considered where incidental contact is minimized; thriving in full sun with, image 127Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — orange flowers in the garden; which typically bloom between May and September, image 128Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — perennial with orange blooms; and its taproot system makes it tolerant of poor, image 129Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — perennial for full; so placement should be considered where incidental contact is minimized, image 130+137

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asclepiadaceae
Climate
Arid

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Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — its flowering and attraction of pollinators are maximized in full sunlight; ideally planted in full sun, this, image 125
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — the plant's milk-like sap may cause skin irritation for some; its flowering and attraction of pollinators are, image 126
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — so placement should be considered where incidental contact is minimized; thriving in full sun with, image 127
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — orange flowers in the garden; which typically bloom between May and September, image 128
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — perennial with orange blooms; and its taproot system makes it tolerant of poor, image 129
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — perennial for full; so placement should be considered where incidental contact is minimized, image 130
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US; its drought tolerance and low, image 131
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, it stands 1-2 feet tall and 1-1.5 feet wide; making them an, image 132
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Bright orange to yellow flowers bloom from early summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and bees; the, image 133
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Its drought tolerance and low maintenance make it a garden favorite; perennial with orange blooms, image 134
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Ideal for borders or as a focal point in xeriscapes; commonly referred to as Butterfly Weed, image 135
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — commonly referred to as Butterfly Weed; its lanceolate leaves are medium green and grow up to 6 inches long, image 136
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the Eastern United States; it's important to note that while it, image 137
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — orange to yellow flower clusters; butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US, image 138
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Its lanceolate leaves are medium green and grow up to 6 inches long; the flowers are nectar-rich, image 117
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — orange to yellow flower clusters; butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US, image 112
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — which typically bloom between May and September; orange to yellow flower clusters, image 113
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — The flowers are nectar-rich; it is excellent for xeriscaping, image 114
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — making them an excellent magnet for butterflies; the plant's milk-like sap may cause skin irritation for some, image 115
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — the Butterfly Weed forms a compact clump of erect; bright orange to yellow flowers bloom from early summer to, image 116
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Ideally planted in full sun, this tough plant is drought-resistant, preferring well-drained soils; though, image 118
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — It is excellent for xeriscaping; orange flowers in the garden, image 119
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — and its taproot system makes it tolerant of poor; ideal for borders or as a focal point in xeriscapes, image 120

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