February 17, 2006, Newsletter Issue #100: Butterfly Weed

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Butterfly Weed is an excellent native plant for the English Garden. It is long-lived, well-manicured, attracts butterflies, and provides lots of color for the garden. This perennial grows 3-5 feet tall and should be planted 2-3 feet apart. Flowers in late summer to early fall. Tolerates very dry soil and is very low-maintenance.

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