About This Product
Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Common Name: Butterfly Weed
An evergreen perennial shrub. Rich green leaves are long, narrow, and arranged in opposite pairs. Tiny star-shaped flowers grow in clusters of tangerine orange. Attracts many pollinators and beneficial insects, especially caterpillars of the Monarch butterfly.
USDA Zone: Zones 3 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 1 - 24
Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
Mature Width: 2 - 3 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Moderate