Butterfly Weed - Asclepias tuberosa christmas rose although the flowers and berries

although the flowers and berries are at least interesting

it grows well in moist shaded areas

-Also called Campanula

It does prefer afternoon shade in the warmer portions of the hardiness zones

This is a plant native to high elevations

Butterfly Weed - Asclepias tuberosa christmas rose although the flowers and berriesButterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is hardy native that pollinators love. Topped with bright orange flowers in spring and early summer, it attracts hummingbirds, bees, as well as, you guessed it, butterflies. As a milkweed, it is a host plant for the monarch butterfly and it's leaves provide food for the monarch larva. It is heat and drought resistant once established, and makes a great perennial for your native animal friendly flower garden. Also