Asclepias tuberosa
Size / Sun / Conditions
18–24" tall - 18” wide, full sun, normal soil
A standout native for sunny, dry gardens, butterfly weed produces vibrant orange flower clusters in early to midsummer that are irresistible to butterflies and other pollinators. Its upright habit and narrow leaves give it a clean, structural presence in borders and meadow-style plantings.
Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and is an essential host plant for monarch caterpillars.