Butterfly Weed
Common name
Butterfly Weed
Botanical name
Asclepias tuberosa
Variety
Silky Deep Red
Zone
USDA Zone 9 (20°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light
Sun
Height
30-36" (76-91 cm)
Habit
Shrubby
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Spring-fall
Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
About
Drive butterflies crazy with these large clusters of vibrant flowers. Easy to grow, this readily self-sowing plant produces interesting seedpods when the flowers are spent. Gorgeous planted in groups or add to the wildflower or cottage garden with coneflower, delphinium and cranesbill. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
