Butterfly Weed
Butterfly weed is a bushy, upright, native perennial with branched clusters of orange flowers. The dark green leaves are stiff and lance-shaped. Large seedpods split open in fall releasing showy, silky seeds.
The flower color, fall leaf color, and interesting seedpods make this plant a wonderful addition to landscapes in our area. It is important to native insects, so it makes a good addition to a pollinator garden. Butterfly milkweed naturally grows on sandy or rocky soil.
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Butterfly Weed
Butterfly weed is a bushy, upright, native perennial with branched clusters of orange flowers. The dark green leaves are stiff and lance-shaped. Large seedpods split open in fall releasing showy, silky seeds.
The flower color, fall leaf color, and interesting seedpods make this plant a wonderful addition to landscapes in our area. It is important to native insects, so it makes a good addition to a pollinator garden. Butterfly milkweed naturally grows on sandy or rocky soil.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Asclepias tuberosa
Pronunciation
ass-KLE-pee-us too-ber-OH-suh
Mature Height
15 to 18 in.
Mature Spread
15 to 18 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
orange
Bloom time
mid- to late summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
North America
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
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