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Asclepias tuberosa

Family: Apocynaceae, Genus: Asclepias

Description:

Asclepias tuberosa, native to North America, is a perennial known for its vibrant orange flowers that attract butterflies. It forms 2-foot tall clumps with narrow green leaves and thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. This plant is drought-tolerant and serves as a larval food source for monarch butterflies.

Sources:
  1. [1] Asclepias tuberosa: Plant Delights. Visit Source
  2. [2] Hello Yellow Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
  3. [3] Asclepias tuberosa: Wikipedia. Visit Source
  4. [4] Asclepias tuberosa: Plant Delights. Visit Source
  5. [5] Hello Yellow Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds: Botanical Interests. Visit Source

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Last Updated August 18, 2025

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