Butterfly Weed Asclepias Plants

Asclepias, Butterfly Weed : Prolific bloomer from June to August. Customer Favorite!
An excellent choice for its vividly orange blooms, these easy-to-grow, long blooming natives make lovely cut flowers and are magnets for butterflies, particularly Monarchs. Crown-shaped flowers form clusters up to 2″ across. In the fall, upright pods crack open, releasing seeds glistening with silky hairs. Perfect in meadows, wildflower gardens and as dried pods in arrangements. Sow outdoors in spring after last frost or in late summer.

LifeCycle: Perennial
Zone: 3-10
Sun: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-36 inches
Spread: 24-36 inches
Uses: Borders, Cut Flowers
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Bloom Season: Fall, Summer

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