Asclepias Tuberosa

Asclepias Tuberosa

Asclepias Tuberosa, otherwise known as the 'Butterfly Weed' is a dramatic and vibrant variety of milkweed guaranteed to attract interest to the summer garden, not to mention bees and butterflies! From June to September, the Milkweed Plant produces striking clusters of small, startling orange blooms atop stiff, robust branches. These can even be used as trelliage to support weaker close growing plants, making Asclepias Tuberosa a versatile addition to any bed or border. Growing up to a height of 40 to 60 cm, this fantastic perennial plant is sure to create a striking display during the summer months. UK-grown 7cm module plants supplied.
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Flowering Time

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Key Product Information

Season Interest Summer
Flower Colour Orange
Foliage Colour Green
Delivery Delivery within 28 Days
Season Interest

Summer

Flower Colour

Orange

Foliage Colour

Green

Delivery within 28 Days

Plant Size

  • Sun
  • Attracts Butterfly
  • Container
Planting

Deep enough for roots to be fully covered.

Soil Type

Well-drained soil

"Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does well in poor, dry soils. New growth tends to emerge late in the spring.
Best left undisturbed once established. Mature plants may freely self-seed in the landscape if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open.
  • Information
  • Flowering Time

    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O
    • N
    • D

    Key Product Information

    Season Interest Summer
    Flower Colour Orange
    Foliage Colour Green
    Delivery Delivery within 28 Days
    Season Interest

    Summer

    Flower Colour

    Orange

    Foliage Colour

    Green

    Delivery

    Delivery within 28 Days

    Plant Size

    • Sun
    • Attracts Butterfly
    • Container
    Planting

    Deep enough for roots to be fully covered.

    Soil Type

    Well-drained soil

  • Instructions
  • "Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does well in poor, dry soils. New growth tends to emerge late in the spring.
  • Cultural Instructions
  • Best left undisturbed once established. Mature plants may freely self-seed in the landscape if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open.