PatternBaseButterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa, Apocynaceae
Zones
3a–9b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)
Water
LowLow
Soil pH
6 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Concord GrapeVitis labrusca Concord
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Narrow-Leaf EchinaceaEchinacea angustifoliaPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Spotted Bee BalmMonarda punctataPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Rabbiteye BlueberryVaccinium virgatumPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Golden CurrantRibes aureumPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Pollinator SupportWildlife HabitatMedicine
Common Questions
What zones does Butterfly Weed grow in?
Butterfly Weed grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.
What are good companion plants for Butterfly Weed?
Good companions for Butterfly Weed include Concord Grape, Narrow-Leaf Echinacea, Spotted Bee Balm, Rabbiteye Blueberry, Golden Currant.
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