Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies' - Perennial milkweed
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial
Common name: Butterfly Weed
Scientific name: Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'
Flower colour: Orange to red-orange
Mature height: 0.4–0.7 m
Mature width: 0.3–0.5 m
Habit: Upright, branched
Flowering period: June to September
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low once established
Soil type: Well-drained, light, sandy
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially monarchs
Toxicity to animals: Toxic
✂️ Care
A robust native perennial and extremely drought-tolerant, perfect for sunny gardens and naturalized areas. Its vibrant orange flowers in dense clusters offer brilliant colour while serving as an essential host plant for migrating monarch butterflies.
Low-maintenance and requiring little water once established, it thrives in light, well-drained soils. Ideal for gardeners looking to support pollinators while minimizing watering.