

Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed
- Bright orange, flat-topped flower clusters
- The best host plant for the monarch butterfly
- Stout plants bloom all season
Height:
18-24 InchesSpread:
24 InchesBloom Color:
Zone:
4-9Get Zone
Characteristics & Attributes for Asclepias tuberosa
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Attributes:
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water