Zone 10 · Butterfly Weed
Planting Butterfly Weed in Zone 10
Asclepias tuberosa
✅ Butterfly Weed thrives in zone 10 (hardy 3–10)
Can I plant today?
🌸 Butterfly Weed should be blooming now!
Plants set out in early season are peaking. Deadhead to keep blooms coming.
Evaluated for June 13, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around January 15
Zone's first frost
around December 15
Bloom window
June – August
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
30"
Spacing
18" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Butterfly Weed in zone 10
Native monarch host plant. Plant transplants in spring. Drought tolerant. Seed late — long taproot hates being moved.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Butterfly Weed peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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