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Asclepias tuberosa

BUTTERFLY WEED

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Exposure

Height

12 – 18", 18 – 24"

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Long Island Provenance, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable, Salt 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. Zone 3.

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