Perennial Flowers That Self Sow

The 2 species most commonly grown are: Common bear’s breeches (A. mollis), with wide, round leaves and Spiny bear’s breeches (A. spinosus), which has more flowers and thistle-looking foliage - although it is not prickly.

USDA Hardiness Zones 6 - 10. Full sun to partial shade.

USDA Hardiness Zones 4 - 8. Full sun to partial shade.

USDA Hardiness Zones 3 - 9. Full sun.

USDA Hardiness Zones 2 - 9. Partial shade.

Butterfly weed tends to be one of the last plants to emerge in the spring. Be patient. Once it is up it will grow quickly.

USDA Hardiness Zones 3 - 9. Full sun.

USDA Hardiness Zones 3 - 9. Full sun to partial shade.

USDA Hardiness Zones 3 - 9. Partial shade.

USDA Hardiness Zones 4 - 9. Partial to full shade.

USDA Hardiness Zones 4 - 8. Full sun to partial shade.