Butterfly Weed is a fine border plant producing brilliant orange flowers. The milkweed-type pods are used in dried flower arrangements. Breaks dormancy late. Attracts butterflies (loved by Monarchs) and hummingbirds. Grows best in full sun and fairly dry conditions. Reaches around 2' tall and wide. Hardy to Zone 3.
Asclepias tuberosa | |
Full Sun | |
3 | |
19-29 in | |
19-29 in | |
Low Water Needs | |
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly | |
Deer Resistant | |
Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid-Summer | |
Orange | |
Green | |
Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant | |
Dried Seed Heads | |
Medium | |
Native to Illinois |