Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow', Butterfly Milkweed woodland but the flowers are a

but the flowers are a lovely light violet-blue ruffled crown above the spiky leaves

Striking pure white bases on each leaf adjacent to the red stem give way to muted dark and light green parallel-striped pointed leaves

hot sun is fine for this species which requires little summer water once established

Mature size: 8-10 ft T x W

Lush green groundcover with novel

Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow', Butterfly Milkweed woodland but the flowers are aWarm and bright umbels of yellow blooms float atop upright to reclining stems with lance shaped leaves. Flowers emerge late spring through summer, just be sure to remember where you've planted this herbaceous perennial year to year! Asclepias tuberosa are drought tolerant un fussy plants keen on full sun and popular with pollinators. Take care not to overwater and this milkweed will tolerate a variety of poor soils and tough sites. Clump forming (1 2