Butterfly Milkweed
(Asclepias tuberosa)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 1.5 ft
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Time: Summer (Jun - Aug)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Tan / Brown
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Butterfly Weed
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Butterfly Milkweed is a larval host for the Monarch butterfly as well as other butterfly and moth species. It is also a nectar and pollen producer that attracts a wide variety of pollinators.
