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Butterfly Milkweed
Milkweed Family : Asclepaidaceae
Latin Name : Asclepias tuberosa
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – poor
Livestock – poor (Toxic)
Remarks :
Will produce bright orange, yellow or reddish
flowers. Flowers June to August. When in bloom,
this plant attracts butterflies and numerous other
insects. Adapted to dry, sandy or rocky soils of
prairies, roadsides, and waste places. This plant
has a deep taproot which makes it very drought
tolerant. The Omaha and Ponca Indians used the
roots to treat respiratory problems, as did the
early pioneers. Milkweeds are poisonous to
livestock, but the plants are so unpalatable,
livestock will not consume them by choice.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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