Butterfly Weed

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Butterfly Weed Plant : If you long for a butterfly garden that will attract numerous visitors, the butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is an essential staple. Its showy bright orange perennial flowers attract many kinds of butterflies to feed on the flower's nectar. Besides butterflies, this stately flower will also attract bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to dine on its nectar.

You are not alone in your dream of a butterfly garden--we have the proof; butterfly weed is the number one best-seller we offer at TN Nursery.

Looking for Native Plantings? Consider the Butterfly Weed

Butterfly weed is a North America native planting, ideal for naturalizing the sunniest spots in your garden. Asclepias tuberosa is an integral part of a butterfly garden. Its large, flat-topped, bright orange flowers spike upward and reach as high as two feet, attracting legions of butterflies. The abundant orange flowers bloom in large clusters that add a generous splash of color to your landscape.

You will enjoy a long cycle of blooms, with most of the United States enjoying the show of color for almost the entire summer season.

Asclepias tuberosa is an easy-to-manage plant from seed and may self-seed in the landscape once established. It requires only a little care from you, including occasional fertilizing, possible aphid control, and dead heading the spent blossoms.

Butterfly weed is also prized for its cut flowers, making it a popular choice for dried floral arrangements. The flowers also produce attractive seed pods. Like the spent blossoms, crafters frequently use those seeds to add interest and texture to wreaths and dried flower arrangements.

Butterfly weed or Asclepias tuberosa Is an Easy-Care Option

Not only is Asclepias tuberosa a beauty, but it's also drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant, making it hardy in semi-arid regions.

Finally, butterfly weed is deer-resist and rabbit-resistant. That means it is not a first-choice dining option for the local deer and rabbits. Because herbivore animals have a sharp sense of smell, they usually prefer less fragrant plants. Thus, they will usually eat your plant only if they run out of less aromatic options.

Butterfly Weed is available to order today at TN Nursery

Are you ready to plant the butterfly garden of your dreams? Feel free to order butterfly weed from TN Nursery, and we will take good care of you.