Butterfly Weed
Categories
Perennials- Great for rain gardens and erosion control
- Will naturalize
- Flowers are nectar for many butterflies.
- The leaves are a food source for the Monarch caterpillars
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
- Common Name: Butterfly Weed
- Flower Color: Orange-yellow
- Height: 1 - 2 Feet
- Width: 1 - 1 1/2 Feet
- Season of Bloom: June
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9