Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' (Butterfly Weed) is a native, pollinator-friendly knock-out with cheerful butter-yellow flower clusters. Flowers will bloom in summer, and the rich green foliage is the perfect complement to the flowers. This low-maintenance perennial is drought tolerant once established, making it the perfect waterwise addition to a perennial garden border, meadow, or pollinator garden. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all love butterfly weed, but deer stay away. Make your butterfly garden a destination with ‘Hello Yellow’!
Description
Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' (Butterfly Weed) is a member of the milkweed genus and a worthy addition to a pollinator-friendly garden. Golden yellow flower clusters cover the plant adding a lovely dimension to your summer garden. At 18-36" tall, it fits nicely with Echinacea, Lavender, and Penstemon. While they are slow to emerge in the spring, mark their spots to keep their spaces open. Not fussy about soil, plant it in a sunny spot, and once established, it is a drought tolerant, low-maintenance garden stalwart. Great cut flowers, the seed pods are coveted for dried arrangements. 18-36" tall x 12-24" wide.
