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Butterfly weed, or milkweed, is a native American wildflower that is at home in both the wild garden and the perennial border, as a flower that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Planting Zones for Milkweed Plants. Milkweed plants grow as wildflowers in fields and along roadsides in Eastern North America. The common type typically grows in zones 3-9. Sun and Soil Requirements. Common milkweed plants grow best in full sun and in a well-drained soil, but, as tough as they are, they tend to tolerate clay soil, as well.