Butterfly Weed. To learn how to grow it germinate seed and other facts read on. Butterfly weed plants asclepias tuberosa are trouble free north american natives that produce umbels of bright orange yellow or red blooms all summer long butterfly weed is appropriately named as the nectar and pollen rich flowers attract hummingbirds and hordes of butterflies bees and other beneficial insects throughout the blooming season.
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. Blooming for 4 6 weeks in mid summer this plant is a favorite of bees butterflies and hummingbirds. Butterfly weed asclepias tuberosa is a beautiful native wildflower that is an excellent source of pollen and nectar for beneficial pollinating insects the genus name asclepias is derived from the greek god of medicine asklepios and the species name means a tuberous taproot.
It goes well with many other perennials and is especially suited for wildflower meadows native pollinator gardens borders rock gardens and mass plantings.
The erect somewhat branching stem grows up to 1 metre 3 feet tall and has linear alternately arranged leaves. Browse 166 butterfly weed stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 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. Butterfly weed performs best in full sun locations but can adapt to some shade as long as it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.