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Butterfly Weed

Asclepias Tuberosa

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Overview

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, it stands 1-2 feet tall and 1-1.5 feet wide. Bright orange to yellow flowers bloom from early summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and bees. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance make it a garden favorite. Hardiness zones: 3-9. Ideal for borders or as a focal point in xeriscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Arid

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Climate: Arid

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Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — perennial with orange blooms; and its taproot system makes it tolerant of poor, image 129

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Ideal for borders or as a focal point in xeriscapes; commonly referred to as Butterfly Weed, image 83

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Ideal for borders or as a focal point in xeriscapes; commonly referred to as Butterfly Weed, image 57

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — orange flowers in the garden

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — so placement should be considered where incidental contact is minimized; thriving in full sun with, image 75

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — The flowers are nectar-rich; it is excellent for xeriscaping, image 88

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — perennial with orange blooms; and its taproot system makes it tolerant of poor, image 103

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, it stands 1-2 feet tall and 1-1.5 feet wide; making them an, image 80

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — The flowers are nectar-rich; it is excellent for xeriscaping, image 62

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — The flowers are nectar-rich; it is excellent for xeriscaping, image 140

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — though this same trait can make transplantation challenging.<br><br>For landscape design purposes; the, image 121

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — commonly referred to as Butterfly Weed; its lanceolate leaves are medium green and grow up to 6 inches long, image 84

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the Eastern United States

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — which typically bloom between May and September; orange to yellow flower clusters, image 139

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — It is excellent for xeriscaping; orange flowers in the garden, image 67

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — its flowering and attraction of pollinators are maximized in full sunlight; ideally planted in full sun, this, image 125

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — or as an accent in rock gardens; perennial for full

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — It is excellent for xeriscaping; orange flowers in the garden, image 93

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Ideal for borders or as a focal point in xeriscapes

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — the Asclepias tuberosa adds a splash of color in perennial borders; or as an accent in rock gardens, image 96

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — It is excellent for xeriscaping

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Its lanceolate leaves are medium green and grow up to 6 inches long; the flowers are nectar-rich, image 143

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — orange flowers in the garden; which typically bloom between May and September, image 76

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — The flowers are nectar-rich; it is excellent for xeriscaping

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Frank Mayfield from Chicago area, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
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