Asclepias tuberosa Gay Butterflies
$17.99
1 Gallon Pot
Zone 4-11
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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Fast growing, upright habit; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-11
DETAILS
| BLOOM TIME | Summer |
|---|---|
| DECIDUOUS/EVERGREEN | Herbaceous |
| SPECIAL FEATURES | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| GROWTH RATE | Fast |
| GROWTH HABIT | Upright |
| FLOWER ATTRIBUTES | Showy Flowers |