Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed is a native perennial that has much to offer sun gardens! Flat-topped orange or yellow flower clusters attract bees and butterflies and are followed by fruit and showy seed. Butterfly Weed is a must have for butterfly gardens and although it can be difficult to get established, it is hardy once it is.
- Sun to Part Sun
- Attracts bees and butterflies
Produces copious amounts of nectar
Larval plant food for Queen and Monarch butterflies - Plant in loamy, well-drained soils
- May be divided in spring
- Blooms from summer to fall
- Plant size and bloom color are variety specific