Butterflyweed
Asclepias tuberosa var. clay
2.5” plugs
Light: Full sun
Height: 2'
Spacing: 1'
Bloom time: June, July
Bloom color: Orange
Soil type: Clay, 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
Asclepias tuberosa var. clay
2.5” plugs
Light: Full sun
Height: 2'
Spacing: 1'
Bloom time: June, July
Bloom color: Orange
Soil type: Clay, 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
Asclepias tuberosa var. clay
2.5” plugs
Light: Full sun
Height: 2'
Spacing: 1'
Bloom time: June, July
Bloom color: Orange
Soil type: Clay, 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