The Perennial Plant Association has announced that the 2017 perennial of the year is Asclepius tuberosa or butterfly weed. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 but can be grown in our zone using good ...

Butterfly milkweed begins flowering in June, and the flowers will last a month of more. The best part is that this plant has the most vivid orange flowers. I know some of you don’t like bright ...