How do you properly care for Butterfly Weed?

Question:

 How do you properly care for Butterfly Weed?

Answer:

Jonathan Foster, Special Project Assistant 

As you probably know, Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a close relative of the more well-known Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca); both are favored by many pollinators, especially the Monarch Butterfly. Please refer to the excellent resources listed below for information on growing Butterfly Weed:

Univ of MD Extension fact sheet on Butterfly Weed

Univ of Wisc Extension fact sheet on Butterfly Weed