Butterfly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed

This native wildflower was named Plant of the Year by the Garden Club of America. It produces abundant orange flowers and is an important host for monarch caterpillars. Like all Asclepias, its silk-borne seeds are a delight in the garden!

Perennial
Full sun
12-36" tall, 12-18” wide
Blooms June-August
Zones 3-9
1-qt container