Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
[ as-KLEE-pee-us too-ber-OH-suh ]
○ Not Currently Available
Perennial
1 / 7
Waabishkizi
Anishinaabe
Growing Conditions
Light
Full Sun
Height
1–2 ft
Moisture
Dry–Medium
Soil
Sandy, well-drained
Bloom
Summer
Color
Orange
Wildlife Value & Uses
Part of These Collections
Sources & References
USDA PLANTS, Tallamy 2009
Last updated: April 19, 2026