Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias Tuberosa)

Asclepias Tuberosa (also called Butterfly Milkweed or Butterfly Weed) is truly every gardener’s favorite perennial plant. Tall, upright stems bursting in gorgeous tangerine-orange blossoms that attract pollinators including Monarchs! Super hardy and easy to grow, this plant will fill your garden with beautiful blooms, bees, butterflies, and birds for years to come. The green seed pods add interest fall through winter and can be saved for dried arrangements.

Asclepias grows to about 24” high, 24” wide, and will spread each year. Blooms open nearly all summer long and sturdy stems provide lovely green foliage in the garden. This plant prefers full sun and even thrives in hot, dry gardens; is perennial in Zones 3 to 9; and can tolerate nearly any soil condition including seaside salty locations!