Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Tiny Orange Flowers
Copyright: Fred Miller
(aka: Orange Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Weed)
Butterfly Milkweed, one of four milkweeds on our site, is perfectly named; it is a brilliant orange butterfly magnet. It’s native to eastern North America and is easy to grow. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
It blooms a beautiful cluster of flowers in the summer months, and each fall, the seeds are dispersed through the air as the large teardrop-shaped seed pods burst. This plant is a must-have in every butterfly garden. Encourage new growth by deadheading flowers.
Where to Buy Butterfly Milkweed Plants:
Butterfly Milkweed is a Nectar Plant for:
Monarch, Black Swallowtail, Variegated Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, American Copper, Great Spangled Fritillary, Sleepy Orange, Gray Hairstreak, and more
Butterfly Milkweed Specifications:
Color(s): Orange, yellow
Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderate water
Average Height: 18 in. to 30 in.
Average Spread: 18 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 4 to 10
Note: Deer resistant
Butterfly Milkweed Buds
Copyright: Kip Miller
