Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Milkweed

Plant Type: Native - American

FULL Sun

Abundance of bright orange flowers June through August. Host plant for the monarch butterfly and a superior nectar plant for many other butterfly species. Requires well-drained soil.

Height

18-24"

Spread

24"

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Butterfly Milkweed Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Average

Moderate

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

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