Description
These native plants are host plants for the Monarch butterfly. Full of bright blooms they attract many native pollinators and make good cut flowers. Check plant care for variety and watering preferences.
Asclepias (Butterfly Flower/Milkweed)
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These native plants are host plants for the Monarch butterfly. Full of bright blooms they attract many native pollinators and make good cut flowers. Check plant care for variety and watering preferences.
Specs:
Mature Height: 2' - 5'
Mature Width: 2' - 3'
Attracts Pollinators
Big Bloomer
Cut Flowers
Tolerates Full Sun
Tolerates Part Sun
Wind Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Native
Plant Care:
Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed) prefers light watering and well draining soil. Asclepias incarnata (swampy milkweed) prefers medium to heavy watering and will happily grow in ditches or other wet areas. Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) prefers light watering and sandy soil. Plant all in sun to part shade (8-3hrs).
Additional information
| Dimensions | 6183533 × 6182633 cm |
|---|---|
| Variety | Ice Ballet (incarnata), Soulmate (incarnata), Hello Yellow (tuberosa), Orange (tuberosa) |
