ASCLEPIAS
(Butterfly Flower, Butterfly Weed)

Asclepias tuberosa

The common variety has orange flowers. Host plant for the monarch butterfly caterpillar.  Resents transplanting.

18-24 in., Full sun

Find Asclepias (butterfly flower) and many more beautiful plants for your perennial garden at

Dutch Gardens, Inc.  Plow & Hearth

Gardener's Supply Company

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