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Asclepias - Orange Butterfly Weed

Asclepias - Orange Butterfly Weed

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SKU: 10465-01

Includes: 1 bare root Asclepia

Planting Information

  • Depth:

    1"

  • Proximity:

    12-18" apart

  • Planting Season:

    Spring

  • Bloom Season:

    Summer to Fall

  • Water Qty:

    Light to Moderate

  • Sunlight Quantity:

    Full Sun to Partial Sun

  • Zones:

    Zones 3-9

  • Benefits:

    Attracts pollinators. Host plant for butterflies.

Description

Asclepias Tuberosa (butterfly weed) is a beautiful perennial native to the dry and rocky open spaces of Missouri. Clusters of bright yellow-to-orange flowers dance atop tall stems, enticing the butterflies that give it the common name butterfly weed. Naturally tolerant and well adapted to compacted soil conditions, this stunner adds fragrance and texture to the landscape while providing an important food source for the Monarch butterfly.

Chosen as the Plant of the Year in 2017 by the Perennial Plant Association, orange butterfly weed makes a great addition to floral arrangements and is also attractive to both bees and hummingbirds. Partial to dry, well-drained soils, with long lasting blooms from early to mid-summer.

Fun Fact: Asclepias are the only plants that Monarch butterflies will lay their eggs on and are critical to their survival. When you grow a Butterfly Weed or Milkweed, you're actually supporting this spectacular species! Allow Monarch caterpillars to eat the plant and develop into butterflies.

Note: The sap is considered mildly toxic to curious pets if ingested. Plant with caution.


Easy to Grow Features

  • Zone: 3-9
  • Height: 18-24”
  • Spread: 4-6’
  • Sunlight: Full Sun
  • Water: Light to Moderate
  • Bloom Season: Early to Mid-Summer
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