Asclepias Tuberosa Invasive. Also known as asclepias tuberosa orange milkweed pleurisy root and yellow milkweed the plant can grow to be anywhere from one to two feet tall and is characterized by glossy green leaves and clusters of bright orange to yellow blooms that are rich with nectar and. Asclepias tuberosa the butterfly weed is a species of milkweed native to eastern and southwestern north america.
Annual usda hardiness zones. Asclepias tuberosa commonly called butterfly weed is a tuberous rooted missouri native perennial which occurs in dry rocky open woods glades prairies fields and roadsides throughout the state steyermark it typically grows in a clump to 1 3 tall and features clusters umbels of bright orange to yellow orange flowers atop upright to reclining hairy stems. Butterfly weed is a must have plant for green thumbs looking to coax its namesake beautiful winged insects into their garden.
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Hummingbirds and bees are also attracted. Unlike common milkweed asclepias syriaca butterfly weed asclepias tuberosa does not have the quickly spreading roots that qualify it as invasive. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Is butterfly weed poisonous to humans dogs or cats.