Asclepias tuberosa interior
Butterfly Weed
Clusters of reddish-orange flowers. Rough dark green narrow foliage on erect stems.
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Dry-medium soils, in full sun to partial shade; late to appear in spring. Prairies, glades, wasteland, edges of woods. Can be planted in groups or in rustic areas.
Interesting Information
Asclepias is derived from the name of the Greek god of healing, Akslepios. Tuberosa, Latin, "swollen" referring to the root. A. tuberosa is an important food source for the larvae of the Monarch butterfly.
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