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Butterfly Weed
Scientific name :
Asclepias tuberosa
Light Requirements :
Sun
Height :
75 cm
Width :
40 cm
Color :
Orange
Watering :
Light. Once well established, milkweed tolerates very dry soils. Prefers a more or less rich and acidic soil.
Maintenance :
Easy: trim the faded flowers after blooming. Prune the plants in autumn or early spring. Slow to emerge from the ground in spring.
Usage :
Massif, Plate-bande
Bloom Time :
Mid-summer, Late summer
Hardiness :
3
Description :
Interesting native plant both for the bright coloring of its flowers and for the interest it represents for monarch butterflies.
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