Butterfly Weed - Asclepias tuberosa

Common Name: Butterfly Weed Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa Category: Perennials Flower Color: Orange Bloom Time: Summer Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Sandy, Rich, Dry, Average/Adaptable Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun Height: 1-3 feet Wildlife: Butterflies and Other Pollinators
Description: Eye catching, bright orange flower clusters in summer. Prefers a sunny site with rich, well drained soils. Will grow 1-2 feet tall. Host plant for Monarch caterpillar and butterfly.
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