
Bittersweet
Celastrus scandens
Asclepias tuberosa
Bright orange milkweed that attracts monarch butterflies. Native prairie plant. Also called pleurisy root. Essential for monarch lifecycle. Symbol of transformation. Important conservation plant.
Summer
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 5 to 7 days
when properly cared for
Light, sweet fragrance similar to honey
Contains cardiac glycosides - all parts are toxic if ingested in quantity
Essential host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars
Unlike most milkweeds, butterfly weed does not have milky sap
Native Americans used the roots to treat respiratory ailments
The scientific name Asclepias honors the Greek god of healing
Native to prairies and open areas throughout North America, butterfly weed has been used medicinally by Native Americans for centuries. Named for its magnetic attraction to butterflies, it plays a crucial role in Monarch butterfly conservation and has become a must-have for pollinator gardens.

Eschscholzia californica