Botanical Interests, Butterfly Flower
- preferred nectar plant for monarchs and other pollinators
- summer, fiery, red-orange flowers
- followed by decorative green seed pods
- Drought tolerant once established
- Perennial in USDA zones 3 and warmer
- Sap is toxic; avoid eye/skin contact and do not ingest
Botanical Interests- Butterfly Flower
Butterflies will seek out your garden when you grow this vigorous, heirloom perennial, a preferred nectar plant for monarchs and other pollinators. Beginning in summer, you will be treated to a profusion of fiery, red-orange flowers followed by decorative green seed pods. Drought tolerant once established; performs in poor soils. Native to much of the United States. A long-lasting addition to cut flower arrangements. Perennial in USDA zones 3 and warmer. Sap is toxic; avoid eye/skin contact and do not ingest.
