Gay Butterflies Milkweed Size:1 Gallon like its exceptional drought tolerance

like its exceptional drought tolerance and capability to thrive in poorer soils

and absolutely loves soaking up full sun

Height: 2'-4’

The fruit of the tree is a light reddish-brown

It grows primarily in clumps but will slowly spread by slightly creeping rhizomes

Gay Butterflies Milkweed Size:1 Gallon like its exceptional drought toleranceAsclepias 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