Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Description: The brilliant orange flowers are a beacon for pollinators and serve as a vital host plant for Monarch butterfly larvae. This species is unique among milkweeds for its lack of milky sap and its high drought tolerance.

Height: 1 to 2.5 ft

Light: Full Sun

Water: Dry

Spreading Habit: Slow

Spreading Method: Seeds

Bloom Time: Early to Mid Summer

Bloom Color: Bright Orange