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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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