Asclepias tuberosa / Butterfly Weed
Light: Full Sun
Soil: dry to medium in poor, well drained soil
Growth: 1-2’ tall and 1’-2’ wide
Bloom: orange bloom from May-Sept
A type of Milkweed, butterfly weed is a small, bushy plant with large orange flowers. Like the name suggests, this plant is great for butterflies, especially Monarch butterflies. A slow spreader that spreads mostly by seed, Butterfly milkweed is great for smaller gardens, if the soil is dry and well drained. Milkweed is prone to aphids. If noticed, treat with soapy water.
Light: Full Sun
Soil: dry to medium in poor, well drained soil
Growth: 1-2’ tall and 1’-2’ wide
Bloom: orange bloom from May-Sept
A type of Milkweed, butterfly weed is a small, bushy plant with large orange flowers. Like the name suggests, this plant is great for butterflies, especially Monarch butterflies. A slow spreader that spreads mostly by seed, Butterfly milkweed is great for smaller gardens, if the soil is dry and well drained. Milkweed is prone to aphids. If noticed, treat with soapy water.
Light: Full Sun
Soil: dry to medium in poor, well drained soil
Growth: 1-2’ tall and 1’-2’ wide
Bloom: orange bloom from May-Sept
A type of Milkweed, butterfly weed is a small, bushy plant with large orange flowers. Like the name suggests, this plant is great for butterflies, especially Monarch butterflies. A slow spreader that spreads mostly by seed, Butterfly milkweed is great for smaller gardens, if the soil is dry and well drained. Milkweed is prone to aphids. If noticed, treat with soapy water.
