Ascelpias tuberosa - Butterfly weed
Pleurisy root is an ornamental plant having bright orange-yellow flowers. A medicinal herb. Culinary herb but is poisonous if used in large quantities. Prefers a sunny sheltered position in the UK. Sow in greenhouse Autumn, Winter and early Spring, germination approx 3 months grow on in greenhouse for first year planting out in spring. Perennial