Pleurisy-root
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly weed thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for sunny garden beds and naturalized areas. It is very drought tolerant once established and requires little supplemental watering or fertilization. This native milkweed is a powerhouse for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies, and should not be transplanted once its deep taproot is established.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
orange
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.8 – 6.8
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 25, 2021 by Jahlil Heckstall (cc-by-sa)
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