Asclepias tuberosa

Fun fact: Common and Swamp Milkweeds (A. syriaca and A. incarnata, respectively) contain the chemicals that make Monarch caterpillars unpalatable to birds and other prey, so they attract the highest number of Monarch butterflies. Does this mean they'll snub Asclepias tuberosa? No, it just doesn't attract as many, and this variety does attract hummingbirds, other butterflies, and pollinators - always a good thing. Better yet, it's an attractive perennial with bright orange flowers from spring up until fall, so humans can enjoy them as well. One caveat: Asclepias tend to be aphid magnets, so wash them off with soapy water or an eco-friendly pesticide such as neem.

Common Name: Milkweed, Butterfly Weed

Plant Type: Perennial

Mature Size: 1-1/2 to 2 feet tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: -30°

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Orange

Bloom Time:

• Spring
• Summer

Structure: Upright

Characteristics:

• Attracts hummingbirds
• Attracts pollinators
• Deer-resistant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Cut flower friendly

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.