Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed)

Description

Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is a perennial plant with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early autumn. Commonly known as the butterfly weed, A. tuberosa is great for attracting Monarchs and other butterflies into the garden.

Part of the Butterfly Bed & Breakfast Project.

Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is a perennial plant with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early autumn. Commonly known as the butterfly weed, A. tuberosa is great for attracting Monarchs and other butterflies into the garden.

Part of the Butterfly Bed & Breakfast Project.