Asclepias Tuberosa Perennial. Unlike other species of milkweed tuberosa does not contain the characteristic thick milky sap but instead has a watery translucent sap. 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.
Asclepias tuberosa the butterfly weed is a species of milkweed native to eastern and southwestern north america. Eastern and southern united states fire risk rating. A full day of sun is best along with a slightly acidic sandy humus loam that is well drained especially in.
Asclepias tuberosa common name butterfly weed 2017 perennial plant association s plant of the year.
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. Dakota southwest to colorado arizona and new mexico and south to florida zones 3 9 found naturally in dry fields and on slopes it does not require rich soil or much moisture. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees insects lepidoptera moths butterflies. The stems are straight and very hairy.