True to its name, butterfly weed is one of the best flowers for butterflies. Hummingbirds will also visit it. The bright orange flowers are lovely in the wildflower garden or perennial border. Also called Orange Milkweed.
Asclepias tuberosa is very late to appear in the spring, so remember where you planted it so you don't accidentally dig it up. Butterfly weed develops a deep taproot, which makes it very drought tolerant. But it resents transplanting after it's established. Hardy in zones 4-10.
height 24"
