Buttery Milkweed
Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) has bright orange flowers that bloom in clusters from late spring to summer. The flowers are flat-topped umbels that sit on top of sturdy stems with stiff, lance-shaped leaves.
Flower color:
The flowers range from deep red-orange to rich yellow
The flower color depends on the amount of red pigment in the flower
Other characteristics:
The flowers are a magnet for pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
The flowers are followed by spindle-shaped seed pods that open and release silky tufted seeds
The plant has a large taproot that allows it to tolerate drought conditions
Habitat:
Butterfly milkweed is found in prairies, open woods, canyons, and hillsides
It grows in well-drained sandy soils
It prefers full sun
Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) has bright orange flowers that bloom in clusters from late spring to summer. The flowers are flat-topped umbels that sit on top of sturdy stems with stiff, lance-shaped leaves.
Flower color:
The flowers range from deep red-orange to rich yellow
The flower color depends on the amount of red pigment in the flower
Other characteristics:
The flowers are a magnet for pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
The flowers are followed by spindle-shaped seed pods that open and release silky tufted seeds
The plant has a large taproot that allows it to tolerate drought conditions
Habitat:
Butterfly milkweed is found in prairies, open woods, canyons, and hillsides
It grows in well-drained sandy soils
It prefers full sun
Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) has bright orange flowers that bloom in clusters from late spring to summer. The flowers are flat-topped umbels that sit on top of sturdy stems with stiff, lance-shaped leaves.
Flower color:
The flowers range from deep red-orange to rich yellow
The flower color depends on the amount of red pigment in the flower
Other characteristics:
The flowers are a magnet for pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
The flowers are followed by spindle-shaped seed pods that open and release silky tufted seeds
The plant has a large taproot that allows it to tolerate drought conditions
Habitat:
Butterfly milkweed is found in prairies, open woods, canyons, and hillsides
It grows in well-drained sandy soils
It prefers full sun