Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

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Habitat: Fields and open areas.
Native/Non-native: Native to North America
This milkweed is called Butterfly milkweed because it attracts a variety of butterflies. Being one of the few orange wildflowers, they make an attractive flower for any garden.