Asclepias tuberosa
About Asclepias tuberosa
This vibrant perennial produces clusters of bright orange flowers and grows in clumps with lance-shaped leaves, often found in open, sunny areas like lawns and roadsides in Middle Tennessee. While Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as butterfly weed, is valued for attracting pollinators, it can become a persistent turf weed in lawns around Columbia and Franklin, competing with desirable grass species. Proper lawn care and targeted treatments help manage its spread without harming beneficial insects.
Asclepias tuberosa is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Asclepias tuberosa regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Asclepias tuberosa
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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