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] Asclepias tuberosa: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Hello Yellow Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
- [3] Asclepias tuberosa: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [4] Asclepias tuberosa: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [5] Hello Yellow Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 30, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Botanical Interests | Hello Yellow Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds |
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$4.49 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | Butterfly Weed Plant ( 5 Pack Bareroot) |
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$24.59 |
| Plant Delights | Asclepias tuberosa |
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$22.00 |