Their star-like blossoms in shades of purple, blue, and pink make them a garden standout. These sun-loving blooms in bright yellow and orange add warmth to any garden while enticing butterflies.

Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is one of the tamer milkweeds with lots of ornamental appeal. This adaptable milkweed is hardy in zones 3-10 and was named the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year.