Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Family: Apocynaceae
Butterfly Weed grows in full sun and prefers dry, sandy or loamy, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry, sandy or loamy, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Butterfly Weed as 10-30 days after cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Usually flowers in second or third season.
Plant Overview
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is listed in the Apocynaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0179
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Butterfly Weed is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry, sandy or loamy, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry, sandy or loamy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-30 days after cold stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. Maturity guidance: Usually flowers in second or third season. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-30 days after cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Usually flowers in second or third season
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.