Butterfly Weed (Milkweed)
Asclepias tuberosa

About Butterfly Weed (Milkweed)
Identify Butterfly Weed (Milkweed) (Asclepias tuberosa) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Butterfly Weed (Milkweed) (Asclepias tuberosa) is a perennial commonly found in landscapes throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This plant is part of our Perennials identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Butterfly Weed (Milkweed) regularly when servicing properties across the region. Understanding the plants in your landscape helps us provide better, more targeted lawn treatments that protect both your turf and your ornamental plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Butterfly Weed (Milkweed)
- Scientific Name
- Asclepias tuberosa
- Plant Type
- Perennial
- Region
- Middle Tennessee






