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Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Flower

Asclepias tuberosa
Native prairie wildflower. Fragrant orange flowers from mid to late summer. Monarch butterfly food. Tap rooted and drought tolerant. NE GreatPlants® 2000 Award Winner.
Drought Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Good for Cutting
Good for Cutting
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies

Sun / Shade Ratio

Shade Tolerance

Sun Tolerance

Attributes

MINIMUM HEIGHT
18
Inches
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
24
Inches
MINIMUM SPREAD
18
Inches
MAXIMUM SPREAD
24
Inches
HARDINESS ZONES
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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