Butterfly Weed

Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)

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About Butterfly Weed

A showy, native perennial with striking blooms followed by green fruits filled with silvery, silky seeds. It tolerates drought and poor soils. It is excellent for attracting butterflies and a favorite of Monarch Butterflies.

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Plant Details

Common Name:

Butterfly Weed

Leaf Color:

Green

Leaf Fall Color

Yellow

Bloom Time:

May-Aug

Sun Exposure:

Likes Sun to Part Sun

Growth Rate:

Medium

Mature Shape:

Mounding

Mature Height:

18in to 30in

Mature Width:

12in to 18in

Attributes:

Tolerates Wet Soils
Tolerates Dry Soils
Attracts HummingBirds
Attracts Pollinators
Deer – low browse