What might this flower be?
By Bigbumblebee
Cornwall,
United Kingdom 
Recently I saw a picture of a 'Sunset Flower' but the caption didn't give the proper name. Apparently it grows to 3 ft. tall. The flowers seemed to be in umbels of small butter-yellow flowers with bright scarlet calyxes. Sorry, I can't even describe the leaf, as it wasn't shown. Can anybody at least hazard a guess, as I'd love to have this in my garden.
1 Jul, 2009
Answers
That sounds a very good guess Gilli.
1 Jul, 2009
Spot on, Gilli! Thanks.
Once I had a name I was able to look it up,and there it was. I think I shall try to get one as it's much liked by butterflies.
1 Jul, 2009
Asclepias tuberosa is not easy. I've tried it twice but not got it through a winter yet. Just trying for the third, and last, time
1 Jul, 2009
Andrew,
D'you think the milder climate here in Cornwall will give me a better chance?
1 Jul, 2009
A type of Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) perhaps???
1 Jul, 2009