Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'
A brilliantly colored milkweed with fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow in summer. This easy-care, well-behaved plant needs little attention and provides wonderful color. Tolerant of lean, unimproved soils. Ideal for naturalized areas, meadows, and borders. An herbaceous perennial.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-11 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing | 1'-2' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers |
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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. This easy-care, well-behaved plant needs little attention and provides wonderful color. Tolerant of lean, unimproved soils. Ideal for naturalized areas, meadows, and borders. An herbaceous perennial. |
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