Butterfly Weed - Asclepius tuberosa

Butterfly Weed - Asclepias tuberosa:
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Dry, Sand, Rocky, Well-Drained
- Height: 18" to 3'
- Spread: 1' to 2'
- Flower Color/Shape: Orange or Red
- Fruit: Seeds with fluff
- Spring Foliage Color: Green
- Fall Foliage Color: N/A
- Growth Habit: Herbaceous Perennial
- Growth Rate: 6" to 1' per year
- Medium Wildlife Value: Butterfly/moth host plant; supports butterflies, bees, insects.
- Poisonous: Yes
- Deer Resistant: High
- More info: [Butterfly Weed Details]

Our Milkweed is a little ravaged by the southward migrating monarchs, but is starting to sprout fresh growth!

https://utgardens.tennessee.edu/perennial-milkweed-adds-beauty-to-the-garden-and-feeds-pollinators/