ASCLEPIAS TUB GAY BUTTERFLIES ACORN FARMS

GAY BUTTERFLIES MILKWEED
ASCLEPIAS TUB GAY BUTTERFLIES

Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

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ASCLEPIAS TUB GAY BUTTERFLIES
Genus: ASCLEPIAS
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Height: 24-30 Inches Tall
Spread: 18-24 Inches Wide
Color: mixed flower
Full Sun Plants
Full Sun Perennial Plants
Perennial
Zone: 3
#4881  
drought tolerant *    butterflies *         native roots *  fragrant *


GAY BUTTERFLIES MILKWEED


Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies' is commonly referred to as Gay Butterflies Swamp Milkweed. This herbaceous perennial has a wonderful mix of giant flowerheads in vivid shades of red, yellow and orange that bloom from June to autumn's frost. Flowers attract, bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. In addition, swamp milkweed is an important food source for the larval stage of Monarch butterflies.

Gay Butterflies Swamp Milkweed is easy to grow and maintain. It thrives in full sun in moist soils. Ideal for moist borders and other sunny naturalized areas.





PLANT SIZE TYPE GALENA ADD'L DIG SOON

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)



Planting Tips

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in well-draining soil with a slightly alkaline pH. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering. Provide full sun and good air circulation.


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