Asclepias tuberosa - Qt. Pots - Flat of 10
Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Weed, is a native North American wildflower that dazzles with clusters of brilliant orange blooms. Unlike many of its milkweed kin, this species lacks the telltale milky sap, but it shares the intricate floral structure and ecological value that define the Asclepias genus. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions, making it an ideal choice for tough garden spots, meadows, and pollinator borders. With its upright stems, narrow leaves, and long bloom time—from late spring into summer—it brings both vibrancy and structure to the garden.
This plant’s name is no exaggeration—Butterfly Weed is a magnet for monarchs, swallowtails, and a host of other butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects. Monarch caterpillars feast on its foliage, while adult butterflies and pollinators flock to its nectar-rich flowers. Its deep taproot helps it endure drought and poor soils, making it a low-maintenance yet high-impact addition to native gardens. Its seedpods, too, offer late-season interest, splitting open to release silky parachutes that dance on the wind.
If you're looking to build a garden with both beauty and purpose, let Asclepias tuberosa lead the way. Add this fiery native to your beds and borders to attract pollinators, support monarch conservation, and bring a burst of color to your landscape. Plant Butterfly Weed today—and watch your garden take wing.
Name(s): Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly weed
Flower Color: Orange/yellow.
Bloom Time: Late spring and summer.
Foliage: Herbaceous.
Height/Spread: 24 inches to 26 inches x 18 inches to 24 inches.
Climate Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
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Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Soil Condition: Well-drained to dry, average to poor, pH 6.0 to 7.0. It is highly adaptable to poor, sandy, or rocky soils, provided there’s good drainage. Wet or compacted soil is its undoing, especially in winter, as the deep taproot is prone to rot in soggy conditions.
Features: Showy orange to yellow flowers, attracts butterflies, drought tolerant, deer resistant, rabbit resistant.
Uses: Massed planting, naturalizing, ground cover, butterfly gardens, herb gardens, borders, container gardens.
Comments: Asclepias is a favorite of butterflies, especially the Monarch.
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