Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed
Native throughout the US
Herbaceous Perennial
Sun: Prefers Full Sun, Handles Light Shade
Water: Moderate, drought-tolerant
Size: 2 feet tall
Dies back in winter and re-sprouts from its underground tuber each spring. The brilliant orange or red flower clusters appear in midsummer followed by attractive green pods.
