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Butterfly Weed
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Drive butterflies crazy with these large clusters of vibrant flowers. Easy to grow, this readily self-sowing plant produces interesting seedpods when the flowers are spent. Gorgeous planted in groups or add to the wildflower or cottage garden with coneflower, delphinium and cranesbill. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
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Red Hot Poker
Plant Details
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Common name
Butterfly Weed
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Botanical name
Asclepias tuberosa
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Variety
Silky Deep Red
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Zone
USDA Zone 9 (20°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
30-36" (76-91 cm)
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Habit
Shrubby
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Red
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Bloom Time
Spring-fall
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Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Kathleen P.'s collection