
Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
$9.99
Unit price perNative Butterfly Weed attracts flocks of Monarchs and other beneficial pollinators like a magnet. It's very dark green, linear leaves and a low, mounded form make this plant ideal in front of taller plants. July brings masses of fragrant, bright orange bloom clusters that last for weeks. Not fussy as long you give it plenty of sun and soil that doesn't stay wet after a soaking rain. Deer resistant, and drought tolerant once established.
Mature Height: 18 - 24"
Mature Spread: 12 - 18"
Sunlight Exposure: Sun
Water Needs: Low
Plant Profile
Butterfly Weed
Sunlight Exposure
Sun
Water Needs
Low
Landscape Use
Border, Accent, Mass Planting
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Shape
Upright
Flowering Season
Summer
Foliage Color
Green
Pest + Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant
Pollinator + Wildlife Support
Native (Great Lakes Region), Pollinator – Butterflies
Season of Interest
Summer
Fall Color
Green
Garden Performance & Beauty
Flowers for Cutting
Environmental Tolerances
Cold Tolerant, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant
Winter Foliage
Deciduous