Butterfly Milkweed
NameButterfly Milkweed
Species NameAsclepias tuberosa
Common NameButterfly Milkweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesKnown for its striking orange flowers and its crucial role as a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars, this perennial is a valuable addition to pollinator gardens.
Description
This specimen showcases a vibrant cluster of bright orange Butterfly Milkweed flowers, surrounded by lush green foliage. The plant is in full bloom, displaying its characteristic umbels of small, star-shaped blossoms, which are highly attractive to pollinators.
