Asclepias tuberosa

[ height 1.5 - 2.5 ft., orange flowers in early summer, sun, clump former ]

BUTTERFLY FLOWER Slow to emerge in the spring. Tolerant of infertile soil, it likes sandy, humus loam soil. Drought tolerant, classic American native. Bright blooms are followed by attractive seed pods. Leaves are narrow and green. Attracts butterflies.