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Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Pronunciation: as-KLE-pee-us too-buh-ROH-suh
SKU #00316
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, does not need water.
SIZE:
Fast growing, upright habit; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.
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| Description | This hardy, free-flowering, and well-behaved plant needs little attention. Adorns sunny gardens with clusters of attractive red buds that open to bright orange flowers throughout summer. Tolerant of lean, unimproved soils. Ideal for naturalized areas, meadows, and borders. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Salvia (Salvia); Wallflower (Erysimum) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soils; does not tolerates soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Clip spent blooms after flowering, and remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
Details
| Description | This hardy, free-flowering, and well-behaved plant needs little attention. Adorns sunny gardens with clusters of attractive red buds that open to bright orange flowers throughout summer. Tolerant of lean, unimproved soils. Ideal for naturalized areas, meadows, and borders. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Salvia (Salvia); Wallflower (Erysimum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soils; does not tolerates soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Clip spent blooms after flowering, and remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Butterfly Weed produce flowers?
Summer
Is Butterfly Weed evergreen or deciduous?
Butterfly Weed is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Butterfly Weed?
Butterfly Weed is Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
Is Butterfly Weed resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Butterfly Weed grow?
Butterfly Weed has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Butterfly Weed?
Butterfly Weed grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Butterfly Weed in my landscape?
Butterfly Weed is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Butterfly Weed flowers?
Butterfly Weed produces Orange flowers.
What color is the foliage of Butterfly Weed?
Butterfly Weed has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Butterfly Weed?
Good companion plants for Butterfly Weed include: Coneflower (Echinacea); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Salvia (Salvia); Wallflower (Erysimum).
How do I care for Butterfly Weed?
Grows easily in average, well-drained soils; does not tolerates soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Clip spent blooms after flowering, and remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.