Butterfly milkweed
Butterfly milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
10
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Santa Cruz County,
Yavapai County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
maximum sunlight
Reproduction:
Low
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Stevens 2006