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Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

$16.99


Item # 132200477013

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Butterfly Weed

Showy tangerine-orange flowers are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, Monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Butterfly weed displays silky pods in the fall.

Plant Characteristics

  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Height: 24-28 inches
  • Width: 12-24 inches
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Bloom Color: Orange
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Attributes: Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds, beautiful cut flower, deer resistant, drought tolerant once established, Colorado native
  • Tips from the pros: Late to break dormancy, leave undisturbed

We offer a one-year conditional warranty. Any plants grown in a container voids the warranty. Warranties on roses and perennials are valid through October 1st of the year purchased. All plants purchased after October 31st will not be eligible for coverage under our warranty.

*Please be aware that planting perennials out of season can increase the risk of the tree not surviving or thriving and may not look identical to the picture shown. Perennials are dormant during the winter months and are more susceptible to stress and damage when planted out of season.*




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