Plant Type: Perennials

Plants grow best in moist soil but can also tolerate some drier locations, long stems with rich green leaves form an upright growth habit, terminal clusters of soft pink flowers are very long-lasting, sweet vanilla scent is irresistible to butterflies.

Asclepias

Common Name: Butterfly Flower

Prized perennial for attracting butterflies. Flowers are long lasting and bloom early to mid-summer. Plants do not like to be transplanted and should be allowed to "naturalize".