Gay butterfly weed

Like many milkweeds, plants are slow to emerge from the ground in spring. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Plants have deep taproots and are best left undisturbed once established. Native Trees. Drought tolerant once established.

Native range derived from The Biota of North America. Having said that even shade loving plants will struggle in extremely deep shade. Plants bloom in shades of fiery red, orange, and yellow in June and July and sometimes even longer.

Plus free shipping offers on all plants!. Blooms may vary between shades of orange, red and yellow. Best Plants for Bees - Double sided printout for download. Asclepias tuberosa Gay Butterflies Mix is a brilliantly colored mix of native Butterfly Weed in shades of fiery red, orange, and yellow, blooms in June through August, when flowers appear in dense clusters.

They are irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds love them too. If you want to attract lots of butterflies (monarchs specifically) to your garden, Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies') is a must have! Gay Butterflies Milkweed, A brilliantly colored milkweed with fiery shades of weed, orange, and yellow in summer.

New to planting bare roots? Native Shrubs. That will give you a clue to how it will work in your backyard. Learn how to grow butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), a low-maintenance perennial that attracts butterflies and their larvae all season long.

This easy-care, well-behaved plant needs little. Our horticulturists have spent a considerable amount of time researching and writing our beautiful, American Beauties plant tags to help you be successful. It is also the host plant for Monarch butterflies.

Milkweeds are the host plant for Monarch butterflies. The fragrant flowers are a nutritious treat for gay wide variety of beneficial insects. Explore Our Native Plants. Find care information, pictures & more. Plant these perennials in a sunny location amongst other butterfly attracting plants such as Purple Cone Flower and Black Eyed Susan!

Best Plants for Birds - Double sided printout for download. Full sun: Prefers six or more hours of direct sunshine a day Partial shade: Thrives in three to six hours of daily sunshine Shade: Generally does well with less than three hours of sun per day.

First of all, when you see an American Beauties branded pot at your garden center you can be confident that the plant is butterfly to your area and a responsible choice. Native Grasses. Close menu. The entire lifecycle of these butterflies, from caterpillars to adults, revolves around this plant.

Native Perennials. Deer resistant. Click. Shop for Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed, shipped directly from the nursery to your door. Plant in a sunny site with well-drained soil. Best Plants for Butterflies - Double sided printout for download.