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Gay Butterflies Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

A brilliantly colored milkweed with fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow in summer.



Standard U.S. shipping is $5.99. To promote Monarch butterfly caterpillars, Asclepias incarnata is the host most preferred. Colors include shades of red, yellow, orange, and bronze. This is a selection of a native North American species.

 

 

A brilliantly colored milkweed with fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow in summer.

Its narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth.

gay butterflies butterfly weed plant

Ideal for naturalized areas, meadows, and borders. Winter hardy to zone 3.

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An herbaceous perennial.

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Plant Type Perennials HardinessZone 4-11
ExposureFull SunWater NeedsLow
Height2' - 4' (ft)Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
MaintenanceLowFlower SeasonSummer
CharacteristicsGreat Foliage, ShowyToleranceDeer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt
Garden UsesBeds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers

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Heat and drought tolerant, 3 ft.

Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. clusters of vibrant summer flowers. Tolerant of lean, unimproved soils. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. This easy-care, well-behaved plant needs little attention and provides wonderful color.

It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • General Garden Use
  • Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 28 inches.


Free priority shipping on U.S. orders over $175.00. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Grow Gay Butterflies butterfly weed with Sunburst Colours penstemon and Blue Cap sea holly.

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