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Butterfly Weed – upright 2–3 ft perennial; full sun; low water once established; vital for monarchs and pollinators; great for borders or wildflower beds.
Name: Asclepias (Butterfly Weed)
Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall x 2 ft wide
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Water Needs: Low once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate to high
Detailed Description:
Butterfly Weed is a tough Texas perennial with clusters of orange or yellow flowers that bloom through summer. It thrives in full sun and lean soils, tolerating heat and drought once established. Essential as a host plant for monarch butterflies, it also attracts bees and other pollinators. Works well in borders, wildflower plantings, or pollinator gardens.