Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Butterfly Weed
Botanical Name
Asclepias tuberosa
Zones
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Light
Requirements
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low - quite drought tolerant once established
Soil
Average soil that is well drained
Height
24"
Spread
18-20"
Critter Resistance
Deer
Other
 Prairie plant found in dry fields and slopes.  
Develops a long tap root and dislikes being
disturbed.  Breaks dormancy very late.
Plant Size
 Grade #1  
 
 
'Asclepias tuberosa is loved by butterflies and humming birds.  It
produces tangerine-orange (occasionally red or yellow) clusters of tiny
flowers over a long period.  Deadheading will promote more blooms.  A
must for the butterfly garden!
Butterfly Weed