Gay butterflies
\r\n\tSwamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata)<\/em><\/strong> - This cousin of Butterfly Weed known as Swamp Milkweed blooms the first year from flower seed and tolerates heat, humidity, and even drought! Asclepias Incarnata flowers are fragrant, colorful, and carefree! A magnet for butterflies, Swamp Milkweed has flat-topped flower clusters that are straightforward for butterflies to land on, and they are vanilla-scented and rich in nectar. Growing Asclepias flower seeds is so rewarding knowing that these plants will soon be providing a meal source for beneficial insects. Plants are typically found along streams and ditches or in moist areas of meadows and prairies. Plants grow 4 to 5 feet lofty and have clusters of pink to mauve flowers at the tops of branches.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\tAsclepias Incarnata is prized for attracting monarch butterflies, and its foliage is sufficiently tender for larvae to feed on making this plant very valuable to the monarch butterfly population. Swamp Milkweed flowers are also nice for cutting, and the blooms are long-lasting in fresh and dried bouquets. This native American plant loves full heat and thrives in heat, humidity, and even drought. Swamp Milkweed plants choose full s butterfly weed Gay Butterflies Group A herbaceous perennial with upright stems of narrow lush leaves. Clusters of showy, waxy yellow, golden orange, pink or red flowers are produced from mid to tardy summer. An outstanding food source for butterflies South–facing or West–facing or East–facing Asclepias can be evergreen or deciduous perennials or subshrubs, with simple, entire leaves and umbel-like clusters of little, distinctively shaped flowers followed by twin fruits containing seeds embedded in silky fibres Unresolved New to our catalogue for 2025. Mixed flowers of yellow, orange and red-orange on upright stems. Great ability to attract pollinating insects its a must for the keen gardener wanting the combination or striking flowers that are great for wildlife. Plant in all soils in a sunny or semi shaded spot. Flowering: Summer-Autumn Hardiness: Hardy Height: 70cm Spread: 30cm Further information: This plant dies endorse in winter. Trim endorse old stems but tag where it is. Common Name: Butterfly Weed / Pleurisy Root / Silk Weed Life Cycle: perennial Family: Apocynaceae Foliage: lanceolate Basic Colour: ( Mixed ) Flower Colour: Orange / Yellow / Red-Orange Natural Flowering: July -September Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy Height with Flowers: 70cm Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral Location: container / cottage garden / border / rock garden / Mediterranean Usage: ornamental / attracts butterflies Pruning: Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance / shallow soil Origin: North America Fully hardy -12c Commonly called Butterfly Weed, this perennial puts out showstopping orange clusters of flowers in midsummer. As you might guess from the name, butterflies (including Swallowtails) cherish the sweet nectar this plant produces, so swarms of butterfly wings will appear wherever you have this beauty planted. Long slender seed pods burst in the fall sending a seed attached to a fluffy floating through your garden to reseed prefer a weed. This Asclepias variety is shorter than its cousins and doesn’t have their white, milky sap. It also prefers slightly drier conditionsAsclepiastuberosa Gay Butterflies Group
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres Time to ultimate height
2–5 years Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralStem Flower Foliage Fruit Spring Emerald Summer Yellow Orange Red Pink Green Autumn Yellow Orange Red Pink Green Winter Aspect
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Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies')
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Size Notes Price Availability Experience the stunning 'Gay Butterflies,' Asclepius showcasing vivid orange, red and yellow blooms . The unique seed pods appear shortly after each bloom is spent, adding intrigue to your garden while attracting a flurry of pollinators!
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