Butterflyweed Milkweed Asclepias tuberose Brilliant orange or red flowers. A butterfly 'All-you-can-eat-buffet'. This is an excellent choice to use as a long lasting cut flower. This Native American is easy to grow and does well in areas that may be too wet or too dry for other plants. Long bloom season from June to September. Breaks dormancy late, be patient. The milkweed is an especially important plant to the Monarch butterfly in addition to many other winged jewels."