Asclepias tuberosa

Not very common in the Finger Lakes outside of gardens, but there are wonderful displays south of Syracuse.

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July 2017

July 2005

Common Name(s):

Orange Milkweed
Butterfly Weed

Type:

Native

Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials

Moisture:

Dry
Moist

Light:

Sun
Part Sun

Soil:

Sandy

Recommended for gardening
Attracts butterflies/pollinators