Asclepias tuberosa-Butterfly Weed Purple Nurturing this slow-growing plant is

Nurturing this slow-growing plant is investing in the future

This tidy grass will not spread or self-seed

Drought-tolerant and resistant to both deer and rabbits

subtle blooms that dangle from the tops of stalks early in the spring

deep pink stems rise above the foliage and bear clusters of nodding rounded flowers of the same rich color

Asclepias tuberosa-Butterfly Weed Purple Nurturing this slow-growing plant isButterfly Weed is one of only a few orange flowered Illinois natives and is an essential addition to any sunny, well drained pollinator garden. Its bright orange flowers grow in showy clusters at the top of erect, 2ft tall stems with narrow, spiraling leaves. It is a cornerstone species for numerous butterflies, most notably the endangered monarch, providing food and habitat at every point in their lifecycle. It does not have the milky sap of other