Butterfly Weed
Asclepias Tuberosa
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness zone
- 4-9
- Min. Temperature
- −29°F (−34°C)
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loam, Well drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height1-2 feet
Mature spread12-18 inches
Plant typePerennials
Bloom seasonSummer
Foliage typeDeciduous
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Pet safeToxic
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyUnknown
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