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Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly weed)

Scientific name :

Asclepias tuberosa

Light Requirements :

Full sun

Height :

60 cm

Width :

60 cm

Color :

Orange

Maintenance :

Requires well-drained and poor to medium soil. Tolerates drought. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming. Little maintenance required. Avoid transplanting once well established.

Bloom Time :

Summer

Description :

Robust perennial plant offering three months of bright orange blooms in summer. Attracts monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Its downy seeds are reminiscent of common milkweed. Ideal for flower beds and natural meadows.

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