Gay Butterflies Milkweed
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Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'
Common names include Gay Butterflies Milkweed
Gay Butterflies Milkweed a cultivar of the native milkweed Asclepias tuberosa. Its large clusters of small flowers range between red, orange, and yellow. Thin, lanceolate green leaves 2-6" long grow alternately up the stems. It has a fast growing, upright habit, and is quite tolerant of lean and unimproved soils.
Height: 2’-3’
Spread: 2’-3’
Bloom: June-October
Light: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Zone: 4-11
Origin: Eastern and southwestern North America (cultivar)
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
