Asclepias tuberosa - Wikipedia
Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as butterfly weed, is a species of milkweed native to eastern and southwestern North America. [3] It is commonly known as butterfly weed because …
Asclepias tuberosa - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Asclepias tuberosa, commonly called butterfly weed, is a tuberous rooted, Missouri native perennial which occurs in dry/rocky open woods, glades, prairies, fields and roadsides …
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed, Butterfly Weed ...
The genus name, Asclepias, honors the Greek god of medicine, Asklepios. The species epithet, tuberosa, is Latin and refers to the tuberous roots. The plant is easily grown in average, dry to …
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa): Grow & Care Guide
Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Milkweed or Butterfly Weed, is a resilient native wildflower that brings a splash of fiery color to prairies, meadows, and gardens. Adapted to …
How to Grow and Care for Butterfly Weed - The Spruce
Sep 26, 2025 · Learn how to grow butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), a low-maintenance perennial that attracts butterflies and their larvae all season long.
Butterfly Milkweed - US Forest Service
The genus name Asclepias is named after the Greek god of medicine Asklepios. The species name tuberose refers to the tuberous (knobby and with swellings) roots. Butterfly weed grows …
Asclepias Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) Care and Growing Guide
Mar 9, 2025 · In this guide, we will explore everything you need to know about growing, caring for, and benefiting from Asclepias tuberosa. Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) thrives in full sun …