Butterfly Milkweed

Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist Bloom Colour: Orange Season of Interest: Summer Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline Description: A standout splash of orange if you're looking for something different. Monarch butterflies will be happy, as will many insects and hummingbirds.
  • Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed
  • Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa
  • Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure
  • Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade
  • Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist
  • Bloom Colour: Orange
  • Season of Interest: Summer
  • Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline
  • Description: A standout splash of orange if you’re looking for something different. Monarch butterflies will be happy, as will many insects and hummingbirds.