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    Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots

    Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots

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    Features

    Life Cycle Perennial
    Planting Season Spring
    Color Orange
    Growth Habit Upright
    Bloom Season Summer
    Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators
    Use Erosion Control
    Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
    Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

    About Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots

    Asclepias tuberosa

    Seed Type Root

    Often planted in garden borders or meadows, butterfly weed is made up of many individual flowers that each have five petals pointing down. They have many tall straight stems with simple leaves. The lovely orange-red blooms are a favorite of butterflies, of course, but they’ll also attract bees and hummingbirds. The plant’s fibers have long been used in textiles and the roots are thought to have medicinal uses.

    Planting Information

    Planting Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots

    Planting Season Spring
    Light Requirement Full Sun
    Planting Depth 2 inches
    Plant Height 18 to 30 inches
    Plant Spacing 18 inches
    Water Needs Low
    Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Bulb Size No. 1
    View our Butterfly Milkweed Planting Guide to learn more.

    Coverage

    Amount
    		Recommended Coverage
    2 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
    4 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 4 Sq. Ft
    6 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 6 Sq. Ft

    Companions Plants

    Companion Plants for Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed Roots

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