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Butterfly Weed

Bright orange milkweed for bees and butterflies.

Type: Annual

Sun / water: Full sun / every other day

When I plant it: Late winter to early summer. Watch for pests like aphids during hot, wet periods.

What I’ve seen

Orange flowers with narrow leaves.

How I use it

Pollinator plant that attracts bees and butterflies.


This profile shares what I have experienced growing this plant in my Central Florida garden. I am not a certified horticulturist, so results in your garden may differ.

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