Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) clay soil tolerant pond margins

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and because it is short in the spring

Is usually thought to be a shade plant

Blackfoot Daisy is often underestimated until you see it in full bloom

It provides a striking vertical element in the garden and its seed heads work well in dried flower arrangements

Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) clay soil tolerant pond marginsButterfly Weed is a must have for any pollinator garden. It is a Texas native perennial with bright orange blooms that are beloved by butterflies, bees and hummingbirds alike. It is also a larval host for Monarch and Queen butterfly caterpillars. Butterfly Weed is drought tolerant and deer resistant, thriving in full sun with well drained soils. It goes dormant in the winter. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color