Butterfly Milkweed
Perennial

Butterfly Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa

Vivid orange-red flat-topped clusters that monarchs and swallowtails cannot resist. Drought-proof once established.

Bloom Season
Jun - Aug
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
18-24" tall
USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Colors
Orange
Yellow
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance❖ Hummingbird Magnet
Soil
SandyPoor SoilLoam
Pairs Well With
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