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Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Flower
Butterfly Flower


 
Vibrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden and are striking when planted with achillea or artemisia. This native plant adpts well to poor, dry soil and is ideal in meadow gardens or natural areas. Good as a cut flower; dry seedpods for crafts.July-August. Use in borders, for naturalizing, dried arrangements. Drought tolerant.

Uses: borders, cutting
Sun to light shade
Prefers well drained soil
Height: 24" - 36" tall
Plant 24" apart
Growability: easy

 

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