Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly weed; Gentianales--Apocynaceae

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Randolph College Botanic Garden

Name/Title

Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly weed

Taxonomic Classification

Gentianales--Apocynaceae

About this object

Perennial. 12"-36" in height, leaves linear to lanceolate, with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early fall (May-September). Prefers full sun and dry/sandy soil.

Object Type

wildflower

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