Milkweed Butterfly
Asclepias tuberosa
Milkweed Butterfly
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed is a native flowering perennial valued for its bright clusters of orange, yellow, pink, or red flowers and its essential role as a host plant for monarch butterflies. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it offers excellent heat and drought tolerance once established. With its long blooming season, strong pollinator appeal, and Florida-friendly nature, Butterfly Milkweed is ideal for native gardens, pollinator landscapes, and naturalized plantings seeking color with ecological impact.
- Colors
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- 2-3ft
- Native
- Hardiness Zone
- Zones 3-10
- Soil PH
- 6.0-7.0 PH
- Salt Tolerance
- Medium
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance
- Medium