As a host plant for the Monarch Butterfly it is an easy choice to plant Butterfly Weed if you want to attract loads of butterflies to your garden! This easy to grow perennial is native to meadow areas in most of the United States from California to Wisconsin all the way to Maine and Florida! Bright Orange clusters of flowers sit atop of this clump forming perennial. If you want butterflies in your garden planting this native perennial is a must!
Butterfly Weed can be slow to sprout. It can take up to 4-6 weeks in order for above ground growth to appear.
Bulb Size
Soil Requirements
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Well Drained Soil |
Hardiness Zones
Light Requirements
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Full Sun |
Plant Spacing
Planting Depth
Mature Height
Flower Color
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Orange |
Bloom Time
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Early Summer, Mid Summer |
Suitable Zones
Benefits
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Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Good as Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Perennializing |
Planting Time
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Spring Planting |














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