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    Perennial·Native Plants & Shrubs·Deer Resistant

    Butterfly Weed

    Asclepias tuberosa

    SC NativeLow Maintenance

    🌱 Growing Conditions

    Sun RequirementsFull Sun
    Water NeedsLow
    Soil PreferencesWell-drained, sandy to rocky
    Mature Size1-2' H x 1-1.5' W

    🍂 Seasonal Interest

    Bloom Time & ColorSummer; Orange
    Fall ColorMinimal
    Wildlife ValueButterflies (Monarchs), bees

    🏡 Landscape Notes

    Landscape UseWildflower gardens, borders, meadows

    Special Features

    Native milkweed, essential for monarch butterflies

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