Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
A native North American perennial that is especially valued for its summer flowers.
Butterfly Weed, also known as Bloodflower, Swallow-wort, and Mexican Milkweed, is a native North American perennial that is especially valued for its summer flowers in brilliant shades of orange to red. It was recommended for gardens by Robert Buist in his influential work, The American Flower Garden Directory, published in 1839. He called it one of our finest wildflowers, and commented on its suitability for dry places.
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Heirloom Seeds and Plants from the Monticello collection
Plant history in your gardens with seeds and plants from Monticello and the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants.
