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Asclepias tuberosa

Asclepias tuberosa

$1.00

BUTTERFLY WEED

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Long Island Provenance, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable, Salt Tolerant

Bloom Time

Exposure

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Height

12 – 18", 18 – 24"

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Asclepias tuberosa

Brilliant orange flowers July – August. A favorite among orange flowered perennials! 1 – 2′ tall. Full sun; well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies including Monarchs. Important food source for native pollinators. Deer resistant. Northeast U.S. native. Our favorite orange flower! Zone 3.

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