Plant Library

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11 Shrub Roses
06 Trees
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16 Bagged & Bulk
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17 Lawn & Yard
09 Evergreen Shrubs

Butterfly Milkweed Tuberosa

Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed

Botanical Name: Asclepias

Variety: Tuberosa

Blossom Color: Orange

Bloom Time: Jun-Aug

Zone: 3 to 9

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 12-28"

Mature Width: 18-24"

Notes: Showy orange flower heads on 2-3’ stems in July- August. Grow in average, loamy or sandy soil. A true milkweed, supports the endangered Monarch butterfly. Do not try to move plants once established.