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Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Plant Details
Group
Sun / Prairie
Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Jun-Jul
Height
1-2 ft
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Dry
Price
$7.00
About This Plant
Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3–1 metre (1 ft 0 in–3 ft 3 in) tall, with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early autumn. The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 5–12 cm long, and 2–3 cm broad.