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".