What Established Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) Looks Like When Coming Up in the Springtime

See what established Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Milkweed, Orange Milkweed) looks like when it comes up in the springtime. Get some information on Asclepias tuberosa, as well.

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Stats on Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed):
Sun: Full to partial
Soil Moisture: Medium to dry
Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
Bloom: June - August
Height: 1-2 feet
Leaves: Narrow (0.5 – 1 inch), tapered, no stem, dark green
Flowers: Orange; inflorescence of individual flowers; five petals pointing down, topped by a crown of five erect hoods
Pollinators: Various bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds

Endangered vs. Secure Status:
Critically imperiled in some states, but overall considered secure.

Common Names for Asclepias tuberosa:
Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Milkweed
Orange Milkweed
Pleurisy Root
Chigger Flower
Chiggerweed
Windroot
Butterfly love