Plants we love

Butterfly Weed

(Asclepias tuberosa)

Striking bright orange flowers in late summer. Likes full sun, dry and infertile soils. Can be slow to establish and late to come up in spring. Has a taproot which makes division very difficult. Attracts butterflies (loved by monarch larvae) and hummingbirds. Grows best in

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Butterfly Weed is a dependable choice for residential and commercial landscapes throughout the Chicagoland area. With thoughtful placement and seasonal care, this plant adds structure, color, and long-term value to the landscape.

Butterfly Weed is a perennials we regularly recommend for properties across the Chicagoland area because it combines visual appeal with practical landscape performance. Contact William Quinn & Sons to discuss how this selection can work within your next design or installation project.

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(Achillea millefolium 'Walther Funcke')

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Thick spikes of violet-blue flowers are borne prolifically atop the low, wide clump of dark green foliage.

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Butterfly Weed

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