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Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Milkweed

Flat-topped umbrels of nectar-rich red-orange flowers atop fleshy stems attract butterflies.

	Brilliant summer color
	Attracts butterflies

Height: 18-24 Inches

Spread: 24 Inches

Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance • High	Exposure • Full Sun	Habit • Perennal	Water Needs • Medium • Low