Description
Gay Butterfly (Mixture) Asclepias “Support The Monarchs” – 3 Roots Asclepias, better known by its common name of “milk weed,” is a herbaceous perennial that attracts monarch butterflies who use the plant as a source for nectar as well as a place to lay eggs. The resulting larvae (caterpillars) use the plant leaves as a food source. Plant asclepias en masse to create curb appeal and to help support threatened wild life. Asclepias is deer- and rabbit-resistant and will still flower while it produces seed-blooms all season. Starting with these sizable roots, instead of seed, helps ensure a full season of bloom. You can also grow it as a container plant. The Asclepias Gay Butterfly Mixture, also known as butterfly weed, is among the more popular choices of Asclepias. The mixture consists of orange, red and yellow blooming varieties. They are drought-tolerant, easy to grow and easy to maintain.
- Support the caterpillars and butterflies by planting a nectar source
- Tropical exotic species
- Can be grown as an annual as well in more northern regions
- Dormant Roots
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