Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soils and adapts to dry and moist conditions. Preferring full sun, it is drought-tolerant and grows up to 2 feet tall. Its brilliant orange flowers bloom from May to September, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and serving as a larval host for monarchs, queens, and grey hairstreak butterflies. While it is an excellent ornamental plant for gardens and cut flowers, all parts of the plant, particularly the roots, are toxic if ingested in large quantities. Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosaOrigin: North AmericaHeight: 2-3 feetSpread: 1-2 feetLight: Full SunWater: LowUSDA Zones: 3-9Bloom Dates: May - SeptemberLarval Host: Grey Hairstreak, Monarch, QueensMedicinal Use: Traditionally used to treat pleurisy and other respiratory ailments.Deer Resistance: High
