Butterfly Weed
- Brilliant Orange Blooms
- Supports Native Pollinators
- Drought Tolerant
Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed is a sun-loving North American native perennial prized for vivid orange flower clusters, upright green foliage, and exceptional value in pollinator landscapes. Its compact form brings bold summer color to borders, meadows, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings.
Why choose Butterfly Weed?
Key Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
- Common Name: Butterfly Weed
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Butterfly Weed Additional Information
Planting & Care
FAQs
How large does Butterfly Weed grow?
Butterfly Weed generally reaches 1 to 3 feet tall and approximately 1 to 2 feet wide. Mature dimensions vary with sunlight, soil, moisture, and local growing conditions.
When does Butterfly Weed bloom?
Its vivid orange flower clusters usually appear from early through late summer. Established plants growing in full sun typically produce the strongest floral display.
Does Butterfly Weed attract monarch butterflies?
Yes. Its flowers provide nectar for adult butterflies and other pollinators, while its foliage can serve as a host food source for monarch caterpillars.
Is Butterfly Weed evergreen?
No. Butterfly Weed is an herbaceous perennial that dies back after frost. It returns from the crown in spring, although its new shoots may emerge relatively late.
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Leaf
Full Sun
Flowering
| Mature Height | 1' - 3' |
| Mature Spread | 0-5 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate, Slow |
| Botanical Name | Asclepias tuberosa |
| Bloom Time | Mid Summer |
| Deer Resistant | Usually |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow/Orange |
| Hardiness Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Size | Quart |
Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors
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| Rating | ||||||
| Mature Height | 3-10' | 1' - 3' | 1' - 3' | 25' - 40' | 1' - 3' | 1' - 3' |
| Mature Spread | 0-5 ft | 0-5 ft | 0-5 ft | 10-20 ft | 0-5 ft | 0-5 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Fast | Fast | Fast |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer | Early Summer | Early Summer | Mid Summer | Early Summer | Early Summer |
| Deer Resistant | Usually | Usually | Usually | Usually | Usually | Usually |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | Saxifragaceae | Saxifragaceae | Lamiaceae | Asphodelaceae | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink | Red | Pink | Green | Yellow/Orange | Red |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Maintenance | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Light Needs | Full Sun, Partial Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
