An extremely hardy, longlived perennial native to North America. The
magnificent bright orange flowers are concentrated in compact clusters at the top of
branching stems. The flowers produce a large quantity of nectar which attracts butterflies
throughout the growing season. Requires a very well drained
sandy or gravelly soil in
full sun. Butterfly Weed may take up to two years to become established from seed.
Suggested Use: Rock gardens, roadsides, mass plantings, borders.
Miscellaneous: Produces a very deep taproot making transplanting difficult . The stem,
when broken, does not produce the milky white sap characteristic of this plant family.
Once established is very dependable.
Average Planting Success: 50%
