Gay Butterflies butterfly milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Gay Butterflies' butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, rock gardens, and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in spring and summer, and it attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Indian grass, Nodding onion, and Moonshine yarrow.