Asclepias tuberosa
Milkweed-Butterfly, Monarch FlowerHighly sought after in today's market. Critical host for monarchs and other butterflies, and an important food source for native bees. Clusters of glowing orange flowers top drought tolerant plants for months; decorative seed pods in fall. Short habit stays neat in containers.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Height: 18-24"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Orange Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Height: 18-24"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Orange Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average, Low
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes