Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed
- Native perennial
- Beautiful flowers all summer
- Attractive seed heads
- Food source for Monarch butterflies
- Category: Perennials, Natives
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 18-24 in
- Spread: 12-24 in
- Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'
To care for the Asclepias tuberosa Hello Yellow®, ensure it is planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential during the establishment period, but once established, this plant is drought-tolerant and prefers dry conditions. Prune back dead stems in the spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms throughout the summer.