White Flower Farm
Asclepias tuberosa Gay Butterflies Mix
The Asclepias tuberosa Gay Butterflies Mix is a vibrant perennial, celebrated for its fiery red, orange, and yellow blooms that create a stunning visual display from June through August. Essential for Monarch butterflies, it serves as their host plant, supporting their life cycle. This milkweed variety is also valued for its decorative seed pods, perfect for floral arrangements. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, offering deer resistance and drought tolerance. Honored as the Perennial Plant of the Year®, this mix brings beauty and ecological benefit to any garden.
$49.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2189
/ 3269
#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+77%
Above average
Mature Height
2430
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Essential Monarch Host Plant
- Drought Tolerant and Low Maintenance
- Vibrant Mixed Color Palette
Who should skip it
- Slow to Establish
- Premium Pricing
- Difficult to Transplant
Key Specs
Mature Height
24-30 inches
Spacing
12 inches apart
Blooms
June-August
Hardiness Zone
4-9S/10W
Exposure
Full Sun
Plant Spacing
30.48 cm
Shipping
Ships as 1 PINT 28.86 CU IN. starting mid-March 2026
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Brilliant mix of native Butterfly Weed colors
- Essential host plant for Monarch butterflies
- Blooms densely throughout summer
- Deer resistant and drought-tolerant
- Produces decorative seed pods
- Perennial Plant of the Year® recipient
- Attracts vital pollinators
What customers say
Customers highly value this Butterfly Weed mix for its ecological role, successfully attracting Monarchs and other pollinators with its vibrant orange and yellow blooms. Initial plant stock quality is praised for its health and strong roots, even if the plants arrive small. A consistent theme is the need for patience, as establishment is slow during the first year; this initial dormancy is typical for the species. While the price is premium, most buyers feel the superior quality and the successful creation of a pollinator rich habitat justify the cost. The eventual reward of a thriving native garden display confirms this perennial is a highly desirable investment.
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