Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed
Description
This is an all time favorite wildflower, with bright clusters of orange flowers that bloom on top of dark green, bushy foliage from June to September. Growing to a height of 1'-3', it requires well-drained, sunny conditions. Once established, this wildflower is extremely hardy, and can be used as specimen plants or in groups. It is also a major food source for the Monarch butterfly. -Holland Wildflower Farm
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.