Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed
Lots of bright orange, flat-topped flower clusters bloom atop stout stems for many weeks in late spring through summer. This milkweed is a host plant for the monarch butterfly and a great nectar source for many other butterflies and pollinators. This is a great garden plant, common in well-drained prairies and open savannahs.
Additional Information:
Height 18-24 Inches
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Spread 24- Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color Red Orange
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Characteristics & Attributes
Critter Resistance
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Hydrologic Designation
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Nature Attracting
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Beneficial Insects |
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Hummingbird |
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Butterfly |
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Root
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Season of Interest
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Mid (May-June) |
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Late (July-frost) |
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Soil Moisture
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Special Uses
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Fragrant |
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Dried Flower |
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Fresh Cut Flower |
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Sun Exposure
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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Butterfly Nectar |
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Butterfly Host |
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