MILKWEED
Butterfly Weed- (Asclepias Tuberosa)
A hardy perennial, Xeric, virtually hassle-free. Butterfly weed is a 2' tall herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter and re-sprouts from its underground tuber each spring. The brilliant orange or red flower clusters appear in midsummer. These are followed by attractive green pods that open to release silky "parachutes" to drift away on autumn winds.