Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
One of the best plants for attracting and sustaining the Monarch butterfly, as well as other butterfly species. Clusters of bright orange flowers appear in mid-summer. Demands very well-drained soil and tolerates drought. A chief species in dry prairies.
Characteristics
Type: Perennial
Height: 18-30 Inches
Blooms: July
Bloom Colour: Orange
Growth Conditions
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Dry, Sandy/Gravel & Average Soil
Habitat: Prairies, Dry Fields, Open Upland Woods
C$7.50Price
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