Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa
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This plant is native to the area and is highly adaptable to dry and nutrient-poor soil. It serves as an excellent addition to meadow gardens and natural landscapes. With its vibrant orange flowers, it can also be used as a cut flower and the seedpods can be dried after harvest. The foliage is slender and produces a milky sap, while the plant itself is upright and vigorous.
Full SUn|Partial Shade
24"+
8 - 30" (46 - 76cm)
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths, Pollinators and Specialized Bees | Low Maintenance
Scent: Fragrant
Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Plant Type: Flowers
Plant Lifecycle: Perennial
Days To Bloom: 365+ Days
Landscape Use: Border / Edge Planting
Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance|Rabbit Resistance|Poor Soil|Dry Soil
Tolerance: Heat Tolerant|Drought Tolerant|Erosion Tolerant|Salt Tolerant
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer
Plantling Spacing: Transplant Asclepias Tuberosa Mix Butterfly Weed plants roughly 15 - 18" (38 - 46cm) apart.
Plantling Care Instructions:Plantlings Care
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week.
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