Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Drought tolerant, Rabbit Resistant
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Toxicity
Leaves are poisonous, Roots are poisonous
Uses
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies
Bloom Size
Under 1"
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
Orange
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall, Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season., Summer
Flowers
Showy
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
12 - 36 inches
Plant Spread
12-36 inches
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Root
Awards and Recognitions
Other: 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year; 2010 Georgia Gold Medal Winner
Propagation: Seeds
Days to germinate: 30 to 120, Provide light, Stratify seeds: 1 month at 40 degrees, Suitable for wintersowing
Detailed Information

Needs excellent drainage in pots