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Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'

Family Asclepiadaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' (butterfly milkweed) bears showy, bright yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to early fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Showy fruit are produced by Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' (butterfly milkweed). Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' (butterfly milkweed) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' . Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.