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Butterfly Weed

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa and cvs., Zones 3–9) features flat-topped clusters of bright orange flowers in summer that offer nectar for a wide range of pollinators. Once established, this 12- to 30-inch-tall tuberous perennial is an amazingly durable and long-lived garden plant. The flower color might vary between light orange and orange-red, and there are yellow selections too.

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The Perennial Plant Association’s Perennial of the Year 2017 is butterflyweed, Asclepias tuberosa. This native milkweed offers brilliant orange flowers attractive to a wide range of butterflies and other insects and is a host for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Learn more about this tough, long-lived herbaceous perennial that makes a great addition to many types of gardens in this article…

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Spain. Islas Canarias. Tenerife. Costa del Silencio. Asclepias curassavica, commonly known as tropical milkweed, is a flowering plant species of the milkweed genus, Asclepias.It is native to the American tropics[5] and has a pantropical distribution as an introduced species. Other common names include bloodflower or blood flower,cotton bush, hierba de la cucaracha, Mexican butterfly weed, redhead,[6] scarlet milkweed,and wild ipecacuanha. It is grown as an ornamental garden plant and as a…

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Learn how to grow Asclepias tuberosa successfully in your home landscape. Commonly called butterfly weed, Asclepias tuberosa is a no-fuss perennial plant that produces clusters of bright orange flowers in summer, attracting hummingbirds, beneficial insects and (of course!) butterflies.

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an orange flower garden in front of a house

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Week 10 of Native Plant of the Week will focus on Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa). Long-lasting, bright orange flowers and a low mounded profile make this one of the most popular milkweeds. It attracts tons of butterflies including Monarchs, Grey Hairstreaks, and Queen butterflies. Pick up your free Butterfly Weed seeds at the Piqua Public Library beginning Monday, October 26th. Please only take one or two seed packets per person, available while supplies last.

Week 10 of Native Plant of the Week will focus on Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa). Long-lasting, bright orange flowers and a low mounded profile make this one of the most popular milkweeds. It attracts tons of butterflies including Monarchs, Grey Hairstreaks, and Queen butterflies. Pick up your free Butterfly Weed seeds at the Piqua Public Library beginning Monday, October 26th. Please only take one or two seed packets per person, available while supplies last.

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