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Asclepias tuberosa

'Gay Butterflies'

BUTTERFLY WEED

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Bloom Time

Exposure

Height

18 – 24", 24 – 36"

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable, Salt Tolerant

Asclepias tuberosa ‘Gay Butterflies’

Brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow flowers. July – August. 24″ tall. Full sun; well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies including Monarchs. Important food source for native pollinators. Deer resistant. Northeast U.S native species. Zone 3.

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