Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
- Bright orange-red flowers on sturdy stems followed by narrow, pointed pods
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Native
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Blooms in summer, requires well drained soil.
Height: 18-24 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $24.99~#1
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Native
- Naturalizing
- Edging
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Groundhog Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained