Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Description
Butterfly Milkweed is a perennial wildflower native to North America, known for its vibrant orange flowers that attract butterflies, especially the monarch. It is a hardy plant that grows well in dry, sandy, or gravelly soils and is drought-tolerant once established. This species is often used in gardens for naturalization or in butterfly gardens.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 1 to 3 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Full sun
- Bloom Months
- June, July, August, September, October
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- Bright orange flowers