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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

Black-Eyed Susan

Coneflower

Yarrow

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Butterfly Weed

  • Botanical name

    Asclepias tuberosa

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

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

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-30" (31-76 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Orange

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Jennifer G.'s collection
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