Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
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Common Name: Butterfly Weed  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Orange

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Susan Frommer, JJ Neilson
  • Description

  • Notes

Butterfly weed is a Utah native perennial, and provides bright color mid to late summer. Plants grow about 15 to 18 inches tall and wide, with erect stems of deep green leaves and vivid orange flowers at the terminal ends. Flowers are followed by seed pods with hairy tufts. A favorite of butterflies, especially Monarchs.