Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa

• 2.5” plugs

• Light: Full sun

• Height: 2'

• Spacing: 1'

• Bloom time: June, July

• Bloom color: Orange

• Soil type: Sand, loam

• Soil moisture: medium, dry

• Perennial

• Deer resistant: Yes

Ecological benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, bees; Larval host for Monarch and 11 other butterfly species

Landscaping tips: Mixed borders, perennial beds, prairie gardens

Kristen’s notes - One of my favorites, the orange flowers pop in the garden. Observed multiple Monarch caterpillars on these plants in my garden