Gay Butterflies Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies' Common names include Gay Butterflies Milkweed Gay Butterflies Milkweed a cultivar of the native milkweed Asclepias tuberosa. Its large clusters of small flowers range between red, orange, and yellow. Thin, lanceolate green leaves 2-6" long grow alternately up the stems. It has a fast growing, upright habit, and is quite tolerant of lean and unimproved soils. Height: 2’-3’ Spread: 2’-3’ Bloom: June-October Light: Full Sun Water: Medium Zone: 4-11 Origin: Eastern and southwestern North America (cultivar)