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.
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