A Vibrant Native for Pollinators and Low-Maintenance Beauty
Bring bold color and ecological value to your garden with Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Weed. This striking native perennial is a magnet for pollinators and a favorite in sunny, low-maintenance landscapes.
- Brilliant Blooms: Bright orange clusters of flowers bloom from early summer to late summer, creating a vivid display.
- Compact and Manageable: Reaches widths of 1–2 feet, with a tidy growth habit that fits perfectly in borders, meadows, or wildflower gardens.
- Pollinator Paradise: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and serves as a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars.
- Tough and Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in well-drained, sandy soils and tolerates dry conditions once established. Prefers full sun and is hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.
- Long-Lasting Impact: A low-maintenance perennial with a deep taproot for durability and resilience.
Add Asclepias tuberosa to your garden for a splash of color and an essential contribution to native pollinator habitats.
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