Asclepias tuberosa - Butterflyweed
asctuber-1g
C$13.00
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Product Details
Bloom Period:
Summer
Moisture Conditions:
Dry
Moisture Conditions:
Dry-medium
Moisture Conditions:
Medium
Light Conditions:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Orange
Height:
Medium
Vibrant orange flowers bloom all summer long making this the most attractive member of the milkweed family (opinion of course). Drought tolerant once established and highly adaptable to a variety of soil conditions. A host species for the monarch caterpillar and is essential to the survival of the monarch butterfly in Ontario.
Height : 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) Spread : 1-2 feet (30-60 cm)
Bloom Period : June to August
Light : Full Sun
Water : Dry to Medium
Soil : Sand, Loam
Zone : 3-9
Native Habitat : Open woods, prairies, ditches
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, hummingbird gardens, prairie, restoration areas
Monarch Caterpillar Host Plant: Yes
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