Description
Add a burst of vibrant color and pollinator appeal to your Massachusetts garden with Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed. This drought-tolerant perennial produces clusters of orange, red, pink, and lemon yellow blossoms that bloom from mid to late summer. Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed is a favorite among butterflies and other pollinators, making it a perfect choice for eco-friendly garden designs. Its fragrant, flat-top flowers also make excellent additions to cut arrangements.
Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed is a hardy perennial with an upright, spreading habit and narrow green foliage that remains attractive throughout the season. Ideal for mass plantings, general garden beds, or naturalized areas, this plant blends well with other perennials thanks to its medium texture. It requires little maintenance aside from a spring cleanup and thrives in sunny, well-drained soils. Resistant to deer and most pests, Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed is a standout in Massachusetts gardens.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'
Color: orange
Light: full sun
Watering: Water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry
Soil: well draining
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (28″), width (28″)
Blooming Season: mid – late summer
Growth Rate: medium
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