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How to grow Butterfly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa

Type
Perennial flower
Zones
USDA zones 4–9
Sun
Full
Time to harvest
120–180 days
Spacing
18″ apart
Density
1 per sq ft
Habit
Upright
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Sowing
Direct sow
Start indoors
0 weeks before last frost

Care

  • Water Weekly
  • Mulch As needed

Notes

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