orange butterfly weed
Asclepias tuberosa (orange butterfly weed) has a long bloom time, is easy to grow and is a must for butterfly gardens.
Bright orange flowers in summer, with attractive seed pods in fall.
| Botanical Name | Asclepias tuberosa |
| Common Name | orange butterfly weed |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 1-2.5ft x 1-1.5ft (30-75cm x 30-45cm) |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Attracts Wildlife | Provides Food for Birds, Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Native to Chicago Region. Also known as orange milkweed. Provides food for Several Host-Specific Species Including the Monarch Butterfly. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Northwest Light Plate, Southwest Light Plate, Bird Border – Columbus |
Average Flowering Time
