Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)

sun		sun/part sun
height		2.0 ft
width		2.0 ft
water		average
growth rate		average
hardiness		zones 4-10
soil		well drained soils
flower		orange-red flowers
seed		winged seed
foliage		Deciduous
fall color		golden

Species Description:

Naturally occuring in open fields. Orange-red flowers in midsummer. A food for monarchs.

Cultivar Description:

Naturally occuring in open fields. Orange-red flowers in midsummer. A food for monarchs.