An orange-flowered milkweed of the genus Asclepias (A. tuberosa) of eastern North America that is a source of asclepias. Butterflyweed needs full sun to thrive. This...
An orange-flowered milkweed of the genus Asclepias (A. tuberosa) of eastern North America that is a source of asclepias.
Butterflyweed needs full sun to thrive. This plant needs full sun to bloom.
Although it prefers sandy soil, butterflyweed grows in almost any type of soil, including gravel or clay, as long as it is well-drained. It is very drought tolerant once established.
The plant is a relative to the common milkweed.
The flowers are typically orange, although sometimes yellow-ish, and very sweet smelling.