Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa subsp. interior grows perennially and can reach 60 centimeters in height. All parts of the plant are poisonous.
Popular name(s): Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Milkweed
Botanical name: Asclepias tuberosa subsp. interior
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: North America (USA)
Height: 40 to 60 centimeters
USDA zone: 8 (19.4 °F/-7 °C)
Poisonous: Yes
Categories: Perennials | Yellow & Orange Flowers |