Butterflyweed
Common Name: Butterflyweed
Latin Name: Asclepias tuberosa
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Fragrant clusters of orange flowers appear in mid-summer. Ornamental seed pods follow in fall. Slow to emerge but will freely self-seed once established.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 24-36"
Mature Width: 9-18"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant, Wisconsin Native, Attracts Pollinators
Common Name: Butterflyweed
Latin Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Fragrant clusters of orange flowers appear in mid-summer. Ornamental seed pods follow in fall. Slow to emerge but will freely self-seed once established.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 24-36"
Mature Width: 9-18"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant, Wisconsin Native, Attracts Pollinators