Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Milkweed

  • Orange flower clusters in June until September
  • Pointed seed pods add interest in fall/winter
  • Prefers well- drained sandy soil
  • Milkweed is the sole food source of the Monarch Butterfly larvae
  • Late to break dormancy in spring

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Foliage Color
Green
Exposure
Full Sun
Habit
Clump forming
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Soil Moisture
Dry Soil
Well Drained Soil
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer