Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies' Butterfly Weed ZONE 4

'Gay Butterflies' produces large flowerheads of deep orange, red and yellow. The blooms provide plenty of nectar for butterflies or bees and appear from late July until September on upright plants with gray-green fuzzy foliage.

Great For: Plant with Perovskia and Rudbeckia Combine with Stokesia and Monarda

HEIGHT: 18-24"

WIDTH: 24-30"

SUN: 6+ hours

SOIL: Dry Moist Sandy

Attracts ButterfliesAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant
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Flower Color: Orange Red Yellow

Bloom Time: Summer

Growth Rate: Moderate

Shape: Mound Upright

Feeding: Flower-tone

Looks Great With...
Perovskia
Rudbeckia
Stokesia
Monarda
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