Milkweed Butterfly Red
Asclepias tuberosa
Milkweed Butterfly Red
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed Red is a vibrant flowering perennial known for its bright red flowers with contrasting yellow centers that bloom continuously in warm climates. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it grows quickly and serves as a vital host plant for monarch butterflies while also attracting many pollinators. With its bold color, upright form, and strong ecological value, this milkweed is ideal for pollinator gardens, native plantings, and Florida-friendly landscapes seeking both beauty and purpose.
- Colors
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- 2-3ft
- Native
- Hardiness Zone
- Zones 9-11
- Soil PH
- 4.8-7.2 PH
- Salt Tolerance
- Medium
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance
- Medium