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Care and Growing Requirements of
Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly weed..Asclepias tuberosa
This perennial plant is a native to North America. The clusters of fragrant orange
flowers form on top of 2'-3' stems. The slender leaves are 2"-3" long and fuzzy.
Butterfly weed grows best in full sun, with sandy, well draining soil. It resents transplanting.
The blooming period is from July through August.
On a large plant, you could easily find several butterflies at any one time.
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