Butterfly Weed - Asclepias tuberosa *RPBB*

Butterflyweed is a short, orange bloomer with big wildlife value. Host plant to Monarch butterflies and the federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee. Favored by Chickadees, Titmice, Sparrows, Cardinals, Wrens and more. Soil Type: Clay/Loam/Sand/Gravel Soil Conditions: Moist-Dry Flower Color: Orange Flower Time: June-August Height: 2' Light: Sun/Part-Sun Features: Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, Monarchs, Birds, Pollinators Credits: Info & Photo courtesy of Illinoiswildflowers.info