Butterflyweed-Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed Blooms

A weed or not, don't let the name fool you. This plant offers attractive flat top, bright orange blooms for you and a variety of butterflies to enjoy most of the summer.

A low bushy plant of 1 1/2 to 2 feet may need some extra support from other plants to remain upright. Combine with native grasses.

Grow in full sun and enjoy the many butterflies and pollinators that visit. Your butterflyweed will also become host to Gray Hair Streak, Monarchs and Queen Butterfly Larvae.


Although related to other milkweeds this plant lacks the milky sap. There are many other milkweeds you may want to include in your garden to attract and help butterflies. Also of special value to bees.




Fall Interest

Also Known as:

Orange Milkweed


Other Uses:

Roots used by settlers and Native People, but also has toxic properties.

Does well as a cut flower.
 

Other Benefits:

Deer Resistant


Note:

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Please remember to not pick flowers, gather seeds or dig plants without permission from any land owner. It is not allowed on any state or federal properties, so everyone (people and animals) can benefit and enjoy these amazing plants.


More Information: wisflora.herbarium.wisc.edu

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