Go Back Butterfly Flower Hello Yellow

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'
    Butterfly IconDeer Resistant IconHummingbird Icon

    Plant Type: Perennials

    Hello Yellow Butterfly Flower produces many golden yellow, flat-topped flower clusters in early June. Flowering goes on for many weeks. Green pods full of seeds with silky white hairs follow the flowers. This is an essential plant if you want to attract a variety of butterflies to your property, especially monarchs.  Deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Gather bouquets of Asclepias all summer long; the long stems are wonderful for cutting and are long-lasting. Sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Plants have deep taproots and are best left undisturbed once established. Like many milkweeds, plants are slow to emerge from the ground in spring.

    Flower Color

    Golden yellow

    Foliage Color

    Green shades

    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

    Plant Height

    18-24 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average to low water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Container, Mass plant, Wind tolerant, Naturalizes, Rock Garden, Border, Drought tolerant, Meadow

    Bloom Time

    Summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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