General info: Asclepias tuberosa, commonly called butterfly milkweed, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soil in full sun. This species is typically found growing in dry rocky woodlands. It typically grows in clumps about a foot to two feet tall. It is adorned with clusters of delicate bright orange blooms and lance leafed foliage. This species gets its common name from the fact that it is a host plant for monarch butterflies.

Landscape uses: Asclepias tuberosa is a very attractive versatile native. This species attracts lots of butterflies making it the perfect option for a butterfly gardens or pollinator garden. Butterfly milkweed can also be used in perennial borders, cottage gardens, and meadows.