Butterfly weed
Details A species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3–1 metre tall, with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Common name Pleurisy Root, Butterfly milkweed, Rolfs' milkweed, Indian Paintbrush
Botanical name Asclepias tuberosa
Family Asclepiadaceae
Height (m) 0.31
Diameter 0.50
Forest layer herbaceous
Perennial
Propagation method Sow pot / tray
Shade / Sun Full sun - part shade
Flowers Orange