Orange Butterfly Milkweed | Asclepias tuberosa

The quintessential milkweed! This perennial wildflower blooms bright orange and is a preferred larval host for the Monarch butterfly, just like all milkweeds. Hardy, drought tolerant, super popular with pollinators, and native.

Arrives in a well rooted 3.5" x 5" pot.

Latin Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Site and Soil: full sun; thrives in well-drained soils
Size at Maturity: 1-3' h x 1-3' w
Bloom Time: May - August
Pests & Diseases: Occasional aphids; occasional fungal infections
USDA Zone: 3-9