Perennial
Butterfly Milkweed - Asclepias tuberosa - grows in a dry to average, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Slow to emerge in the spring. Has beautiful round clusters of orange flowers; attractive seed heads appear once flowers finish. Great food source for monarch butterflies!
Mature plants seed freely. Asclepias tuberosa has a deep tap root and does not like to be disturbed, once established. The tuberous root can rot in poorly-drained soils. Susceptible to leaf rust.
Small Pot (specialty)