Butterfly milkweed

Jan 5, 2017 | ASCLEPIADACEAE - Milkweed Family, Native Wildflowers

Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly-weed with Northern Oak Hairstreak2

Butterfly milkweed with Northern Oak Hairstreaks – Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflies love this milkweed.  It grows in dry open habitats and is very common in the prairies and grasslands.  When growing alongside a road, it easily demands your attention.