tuberosa

‘Jacob Kline’, Asclepias tuberosa started from seed was plunked in a blank space, Ratibidia columnifera seemed a good companion for the butterfly weed and daylilies abound.

Belated Bloom Day Of June-Garden To Jungle In Seven Days « Fairegarden 2010

Four strictly protected species, all national endemics, occur: Linaria tursica (VU), Micropyropsis tuberosa (VU), Gaudinia hispanica (VU), and Vulpia fontquerana (EN).

Doñana National Park, Spain 2008

Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ attracts many friends both human and insect.

Think About Wildflowers « Fairegarden 2010

The spotting of the Great Spangled Fritillary butterfly coincides with the opening of their favorite treat, the Asclepias tuberosa, butterfly weed.

I Thoughteth They Were Flowers « Fairegarden 2010

Recent and unusual summer rains have caused many of the plants to spring back to life, some reblooming, including this seed grown specimen from a mixed packet Asclepias tuberosa.

Seeing Yellow In A Mish Mash Way « Fairegarden 2009

I believe the Asclepias tuberosa is different from the milkweed, smaller and more drought tolerant.

Greeted By Butterflies « Fairegarden 2009

And how many colors does Asclepias tuberosa come in that you are aware of?

Seeing Yellow In A Mish Mash Way « Fairegarden 2009

The photo above shows Butterfly weed, Asclepias tuberosa covered with Great Spangled Fritillaries.

The Six Degrees Of Favorite Plants-SL Blogathon « Fairegarden 2009

Those are the only colors I am aware of for tuberosa.

Seeing Yellow In A Mish Mash Way « Fairegarden 2009

On the right side of the path the orange reblooming Asclepias tuberosa picks up the hue.

Zoom « Fairegarden 2009