Asclepias tuberosa (6")

Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Weed, is a stunning native perennial celebrated for its brilliant orange flower clusters. A magnet for pollinators, it attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and many beneficial insects. It is also an essential host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars, making it one of the best additions to a wildlife-friendly garden.

Features:

✔ Pot Size: 6" (15.2 cm)
✔ Mature Height: 45 to 75 cm (18 to 30")
✔ Hardy perennial (Zone 3)
✔ Brilliant bright orange flower clusters
✔ Abundant blooms from early to mid-summer
✔ Essential host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars
✔ Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators
✔ Excellent for garden beds, pollinator gardens, rock gardens, and prairie plantings
✔ Outstanding heat and drought tolerance once established
✔ Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

🦋 Beautiful, resilient, and ecologically valuable, Butterfly Weed is one of the best perennials for creating a vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscape.

Common Names: Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Milkweed, Orange Milkweed, Pleurisy Root, Butterfly Flower, Orange Butterfly Weed.