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Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Grows in potsSupports 12 caterpillar species (genus)
- Flower color
- Orange, yellow or red
- Bloom
- May to August
- Leaves
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1–2 feet; sometimes to 3
- Spread
- 1–1½ feet
- Light
- Part shade to full sun
- Soil moisture
- Somewhat dry to moist
- In pots
- Yes
Native to Tennessee (state-specific source)
Care
- Avoid wet, poorly drained soil.
- Established plants are best left undisturbed.
- Optional bloom tip: Removing spent flowers can encourage more blooms.