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Asclepias tuberosa Gay Butterflies

Butterfly Weed

This long-blooming mix includes reds, oranges, yellows and gold. A real magnet for all types of butterflies and a host plant for larval monarchs. Long-lasting cut flowers, nice seed pods for fall interest, great drought tolerance. Native.


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Status: Large Dormant
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$15.89
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Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Tolerant of drought and dry soils once established. Clay tolerant. Resents transplanting once established. Late to break dormancy in spring.

Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Sun/Light Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Dry
Well-Drained
Moist/Well-Drained
Flowering Months
June
July
August
September
Foliage Color
Green