Asclepias tuberosa Multicolor Flowering Plants The horizontal horseshoe-like wreath of

The horizontal horseshoe-like wreath of foliage rests atop 18-24" tall

The clump is topped with light lavender flowers in summer

The 5' wide clump is topped with near-white flowers on 36" tall scapes in late spring

2' wide clumper

The clump is adorned with hundreds of red-violet (RHS 66A) flowers celebrated by hummingbirds from early May through November here in NC

Asclepias tuberosa Multicolor Flowering Plants The horizontal horseshoe-like wreath ofThe 2017 Perennial Plant Association plant of the year, Asclepias tuberosa is a heat and drought tolerant US native, that can be found in all but seven Northwest states. Commonly known as butterfly weed, this easy to grow perennial forms 2' tall x 2' wide clumps of upright stems, clothed with fuzzy, narrow green leaves. Clumps of Asclepias tuberosa are topped with branched terminal clusters of brilliant orange flowers, which are enjoyed by guess what