Butterfly Weed

Vibrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden and are striking when planted with achillea or artemisia. This native plant adapts well to poor, dry soil and is ideal in meadow gardens or natural areas. Good as a cut flower; dry seedpods for crafts.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Candytuft

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

Common name

Butterfly Weed
Botanical name

Asclepias
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

24-36" (61-91 cm)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Orange
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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