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Asclepias
Common Name: Butterfly Flower, Butterfly Weed, Milkweed
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CAUTION |
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Can be toxic to pets; particularly cats, dogs, and horses. |
Overview
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Cultivars
| Cultivar | Height | Spread | Blooms | Sun | Planted | Picture |
| Butterfly Flower Asclepias tuberosa | 18-24" | 12" | Late Spring to Summer | Full Sun | House garden beds |  |
| Soulmate Asclepias incarnata | 36-42" | 18-42" | Summer to Fall | Full Sun | House garden beds |  |
Asclepias incarnata (Soulmate)
- Slow to emerge from dormancy, lagging after other perennials.
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Flower)
- May take up to 3 years to bloom, and blooms grow denser with each passing season.
- Produces seed pods that release silky-tailed seeds which disperse in the wind.
Ongoing Management
Pruning / Cutting Back
Asclepias incarnata (Milkweed)
- Do not prune during the growing season.
- Remove dead stalks after the plant dies back in the winter, but mark the location.
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Flower)
- Does not need much pruning throughout the year.
- Cut plant to the ground in Fall after stems dry out and turn brown.
Site Selection & Preparation
Plant in permanent location as deep taproots should be undisturbed once he plant is established.
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