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tuberosa

Butterfly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa

XASCLTUB

Clusters of showy, yellow to orange flowers bloom on tall stems in summer.

Collection: Native Selections
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Native or Nativar, Not Preferred by Deer, Very Cold Tolerant

Genus
Asclepias
Plant Type
Perennial
Exposure
Sun
Season of Interest
Fall, Summer
Hardiness
3
Width
2'
Height
2-3'
Habit
Clumping
Foliage Color
Green
Flower Color
Orange
Water Needs
Keep Soil On Drier Side, Drought Tolerant Once Established
Awards
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year (2017)

Genus

Asclepias
Plant Type

Perennial
Exposure

Sun
Season of Interest

Fall, Summer
Hardiness

3
Width

2'
Height

2-3'
Habit

Clumping
Foliage Color

Green
Flower Color

Orange
Water Needs

Keep Soil On Drier Side, Drought Tolerant Once Established
Awards

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year (2017)