Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Description

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) has stunning bright orange flowers that stand out against its dark green foliage. Part of the Milkweed Family, Butterfly Weed is a host plant for Monarch Butterflies. Although sometimes called Orange Milkweed, this plant does not leak white sap like Common Milkweed.

 

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture: Medium to Dry

Soil Type: Well-Drained, Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Soil pH: 5.5-6.5

Average Height: 1-2 Feet

Flowers: Bright orange, flat-topped clusters 2-5 inches across

Bloom Time: June–August

Native Region: Across most of North America

Wildlife: Monarch and Gray Hairstreak