PL#4297
'Butterfly Weed'
Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa ‘Butterfly Weed’ is a compact, sun‑loving perennial with vivid orange flower clusters that bloom from early to mid‑summer. The bright blooms rise above narrow green foliage, creating bold contrast in sunny borders and attracting monarchs, swallowtails, and other pollinators. Thriving in full sun, ‘Butterfly Weed’ prefers dry to medium, well‑drained soil and needs little watering once established. Naturally drought‑tolerant and deer‑resistant, it’s a dependable choice for meadows, pollinator gardens, and low‑maintenance landscapes. Hardy in zones 3–9, it delivers long‑lasting color and ecological value in hot, sunny areas.
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- Genus
- Asclepias
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- Butterfly Weed
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- Description
- Asclepias tuberosa ‘Butterfly Weed’ is a compact, sun‑loving perennial with vivid orange flower clusters that bloom from early to mid‑summer. The bright blooms rise above narrow green foliage, creating bold contrast in sunny borders and attracting monarchs, swallowtails, and other pollinators. Thriving in full sun, ‘Butterfly Weed’ prefers dry to medium, well‑drained soil and needs little watering once established. Naturally drought‑tolerant and deer‑resistant, it’s a dependable choice for meadows, pollinator gardens, and low‑maintenance landscapes. Hardy in zones 3–9, it delivers long‑lasting color and ecological value in hot, sunny areas.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Thornless
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