Butterfly Weed
Also known as Orange Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
| Family | Milkweed (Asclepiadaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Summer, fall |
| Habitat | Dry, sun, dunes, meadows, roadsides |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 1-2′ |
| Flower | Orange flower clusters are at the top of the stem. Each flower has 5 petals, and the lower part of the flower turns backward which is typical of milkweeds. |
| Leaf | There are many leaves that alternate on the stem. Each is narrow, lance-like and 2-4″ long. They do not bleed a milky white sap when broken. |
| Notes | Stems are finely hairy and seed pods are slender and smooth. |
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