Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed
Striking bright orange flowers in late summer. Likes full sun, dry and infertile soils. Can be slow to establish and late to come up in spring. Has a taproot which makes division very difficult. Attracts butterflies (loved by monarch larvae) and hummingbirds. Grows best in sand. PPA plant of 2017
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Orange
- Bloom Time: June, July, August
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Asclepias tuberosa
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Rain Garden Sun
- Fragrant Flower
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Mound
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
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Flower Color
- Orange
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Umbel
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 1/4" or Less
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- Greater Midwest
Possible Substitutions for Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa (NGN)
Butterfly Weed
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Mound
- Height: 24" – 36"
Tradescantia ohiensis (NGN)
Common Spiderwort
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Mound
- Height: 24" – 36"
Carex bebbii (NGN)
Bebb's Oval Sedge
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Mound
- Height: 24" – 36"
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