Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'

Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' is the yellow-flowered form of butterfly weed. This marvelous native perennial is perfect for attracting hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. It is a host plant for Monarch, Queen, and Gray Hairstreak butterfly larvae.

Asclepias tuberosa is a long-lived, drought-tolerant perennial once it is established. It has a taproot, so it doesn't like to be transplanted. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Deer resistant. Hardy in zones 4-10.

height 24" spacing 12"

Sowing Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' Seeds

Start asclepias seeds indoors in late winter. Barely cover with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Or sow outdoors in the fall. Full sun.