Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)
Asclepias
Common Name:Milkweed
Family Name:Asclepiadaceae
Common Name:Milkweed
Family Name:Asclepiadaceae
Growing
Vernalization:VB-B
Light:
Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
AHS Heat Zone:
9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2
Appearance
Blooming Time:Summer, Fall
Flower Color:
Orange
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
24-36" (61-91 cm)
Availability
Produced From:
Seed
Liner Sales Window:
April – August
Royalty Required:
No
Tag Required:
No
Product Form:
128-Cell Tray, 72-Cell Tray, 30-Cell Tray
Description
Bright orange blooms mid-summer to early autumn. American native. Naturalizes well.Attributes:
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Cut Flower