Butterfly Weed
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a bright North American wildflower producing dense clusters of vibrant orange, yellow, or red flowers. A critical host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars, it is essential for pollinator gardens.
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- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 40-80 cm
- Care level
- easy
- Lifecycle
- perennial
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
SKU butterfly-weed-REG
The Victorian language of flowers
“Vital role in butterfly life cycles symbolizes transformation and resilience.”
- Transformation
- Attraction
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Set out nursery seedlings in sunny, well-draining garden soil in April or May.
- 2
Bright orange flower umbels bloom profusely from June through August, attracting pollinators.
- 3
Herbaceous stems die back to the ground naturally after first autumn frosts in October.
- 4
Deep taproots are extremely cold-hardy, resting dormant under snow from November to March.
Care Instructions
Irrigate deeply 1-2 times weekly depending on heat and soil drainage.
Deadhead regularly to push continued flowering.
Feed with balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks during active bloom.
Inspect weekly for aphids/mites and manage early with IPM methods.