Asclepias tuberosa | 1 quart pot
$15.00
SKU
ASCTUB01-NA_A
A tough, drought-tolerant native with intense orange flowers in mid to late summer. Attracts many varieties of butterfly and is especially attractive to Monarchs. A beautiful solution for a dry sunny slope! Occurs in dry fields and roadsides in most of the US.
A tough, drought-tolerant native with intense orange flowers in mid to late summer. Attracts many varieties of butterfly and is especially attractive to Monarchs. A beautiful solution for a dry sunny slope! Occurs in dry fields and roadsides in most of the US.
| Common Name | Butterfly Weed |
|---|---|
| Genus | Asclepias |
| Species | tuberosa |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil Type | Not picky |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Plant Size Selector | Medium Perennial (1-2 ft) |
| Plant Height | 12-18 in |
| Plant Width | 10-12 in |
| Bloom Color | Orange |
| Bloom Period | July-August, September-October |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fragrant | No |
| Rare Plant | No |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Rarefind Exclusive | No |
| New Offering | No |
| Web Only | No |
| Nursery Only | No |
| Oversized Shipping | No |
| Catalog Category | Perennials |
| Hardy to Temp. (Fahrenheit) | -30 degrees F |
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