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Gay Butterflies Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'
Pronunciation: as-KLE-pee-us too-buh-ROH-suh
SKU #02828
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Fast growing, upright habit; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.
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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Salvia (Salvia); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Wallflower (Erysimum) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soils; does not tolerates soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Clip spent blooms after flowering, and remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Salvia (Salvia); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Wallflower (Erysimum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soils; does not tolerates soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Clip spent blooms after flowering, and remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Gay Butterflies Milkweed produce flowers?
Summer
Is Gay Butterflies Milkweed evergreen or deciduous?
Gay Butterflies Milkweed is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Gay Butterflies Milkweed?
Gay Butterflies Milkweed is Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
Is Gay Butterflies Milkweed resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Gay Butterflies Milkweed grow?
Gay Butterflies Milkweed has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Gay Butterflies Milkweed?
Gay Butterflies Milkweed grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Gay Butterflies Milkweed in my landscape?
Gay Butterflies Milkweed is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Gay Butterflies Milkweed flowers?
Gay Butterflies Milkweed produces Multicolored flowers.
What color is the foliage of Gay Butterflies Milkweed?
Gay Butterflies Milkweed has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Gay Butterflies Milkweed?
Good companion plants for Gay Butterflies Milkweed include: Coneflower (Echinacea); Salvia (Salvia); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Wallflower (Erysimum).
How do I care for Gay Butterflies Milkweed?
Grows easily in average, well-drained soils; does not tolerates soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Clip spent blooms after flowering, and remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge.
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