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Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)

Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)

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Full Sun Full Sun Drought Resistant Drought Resistant Deer Resistant Deer Resistant Pollinator Friendly Pollinator Friendly Native Native Low Maintenance Low Maintenance
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Zone 3Bloom July to AugustHeight 75 cm (30 in)Spread 45 cm (18 in)Flowers Orange

Bright orange flowers have a very long flowering period, July and August, and make good cut flowers. The seed pods can be used in dried arrangements. A native plant for full sun that is deer resistant, pollinator friendly and good for Monarch butterflies. It forms a rounded clump.

Plant Details

  • Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Bloom Time: July to August
  • Height: 75 cm (30 in)
  • Spread: 45 cm (18 in)
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Features: Native, Low Maintenance, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly, Drought Resistant
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