zone: 3 - 9
height: 1 - 2 ft
bloom time: jun - aug
sun: full sun
water: dry - medium
habitat value: food source for butterflies and hummingbirds
From early to late summer, Asclepias tuberosa erupts in masses of brilliant orange to tangerine blooms that light up the landscape like sparks in the sun. Each flower cluster is a buzzing hub for Monarchs, Swallowtails, native bees, and beneficial insects. Once the flowers fade, elegant seed pods develop and later split open, releasing silky seeds that float in the wind — adding late-season interest.
From early to late summer, Asclepias tuberosa erupts in masses of brilliant orange to tangerine blooms that light up the landscape like sparks in the sun. Each flower cluster is a buzzing hub for Monarchs, Swallowtails, native bees, and beneficial insects. Once the flowers fade, elegant seed pods develop and later split open, releasing silky seeds that float in the wind — adding late-season interest.
zone: 3 - 9
height: 1 - 2 ft
bloom time: jun - aug
sun: full sun
water: dry - medium
habitat value: food source for butterflies and hummingbirds