2024年8月13日 · Butterfly weed is a milkweed plant that attracts butterflies to the garden with its clusters of bright orange-to-yellow blooms rich with nectar and pollen. This clump-forming perennial grows two feet tall from tuberous roots with glossy green, lance-shaped leaves.

2020年8月25日 · Asclepias Tuberosa also referred to as butterfly weed or Indian paintbrush, Orange Milkweed is a species of milkweed native to eastern and southwestern America. It is commonly referred to as butterfly weed because of the butterflies that are attracted to the plant by its color and it’s copious of nectar.

Easy care, drought tolerant, and deer resistant, Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) is a bushy perennial prized for its brilliant clusters of bright orange to yellow-orange flowers, which bloom continuously throughout summer.

Butterfly Weed is a showy perennial flower native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Asclepias Tuberosa, it will grow to about 2′ tall by 1-1/2′ wide, and bloom bright orange flowers for up to two months. As a milkweed, it serves as a host for Monarch Butterflies, & attracts numerous other pollinators.

Three years after planting, butterfly weed begins to produce bright orange flower clusters of small, five-petaled, star-shaped flowers. Blooming from May to September, butterfly weed packs a pollinator party throughout the growing season.

2024年12月20日 · Create stunning butterfly weed orange with 10 expert tips, incorporating perennial flower care, drought-tolerant gardening, and vibrant orange blooms to attract butterflies and enhance your landscape design with beautiful milkweed species.

The Perennial Plant Association’s Perennial of the Year 2017 is butterflyweed, Asclepias tuberosa. This native milkweed offers brilliant orange flowers attractive to a wide range of butterflies and other insects and is a host for monarch butterfly caterpillars.

2024年3月20日 · Renowned for its bright orange to yellow-orange flowers, this plant is a cornerstone species in native and ecologically beneficial gardens, playing a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, particularly for pollinators and certain specialist invertebrates.

2023年6月21日 · Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a plant native to North America that is well-known for its vibrant orange flowers. It is commonly called butterfly weed because it is highly attractive to butterflies. However, the plant also attracts other …

2024年1月31日 · Plant Characteristics: This perennial is known for its vivid orange to red flowers and compact growth habit. It's a key nectar source for many butterflies and an important host plant for Monarch caterpillars. Growing & Care: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun.