Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies' Butterfly Weed |
| DescriptionCode: 2176 | | Genus: Asclepias | Plant Type:Perennial | The bright yellow, orange and red flowers are a magnet for butterflies. This meadow wildflower likes dry, well-drained soil and a sunny location, and thrives in the Xeriscape!. | Blooms: Summer |  | Growth Rate: Moderate,Slow | Size Range: 24" tall x 18-24" wide |
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Sun | Soil: Tolerates Poor,Well-drained,Tolerates Dry,Tolerates Sandy,Tolerates Rocky | Water Use: Drought Tolerant,Low | Maintenance: Low | Hardiness Zone: 4,5,6,7,8,9 Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F |
| Features and Benefits Attracts Bees | Attracts Beneficial Insects | Attracts Birds | Attracts Butterflies | Drought Tolerant | Good for Cut Flowers | Showy Flowers |
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Grown by: Blooming Nursery,Inc & Blooming Junction
3839 SW Golf Course Road, Cornelius, OR 97113 Ph: (503) 357-2904 Fax: (503) 357-2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com