| Common Name: |
Butterfly Weed |
| Scientific Name: |
Asclepias tuberosa |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Butterfly Milkweed, Butterflyweed, Milkweed, Pleurisy Root, Orange Milkweed, Chiggerflower, Indian Paintbrush |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Flowers are usually orange, but can be yellow or red. |
| Bloom Size: |
Under 1 in. |
| Bloom Season: |
May - Sept |
| Fruit Description: |
Dry fruit, inflated with many hair-tufted seeds |
| Height of Plant: |
1-3 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Water Usage: |
Dry to medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Prefers well-drained sandy soils. Tolerates drought |
| Soil Type: |
Plant in well-drained sand, loam, clay, or limestone |
| Soil pH: |
Adaptable |
| Native Range: |
Eastern and southern United States; grows in prairies, open woods, canyons, and hillsides |
| Usage: |
Good cut flowers, strong color, long-living. Medicinal uses of root for bronchitis, attracts butterflies, hummingbirds |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Photographer: |
Debi Bradford |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |