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Spring 2026Seasonal

Gay Butterflies

Multi-colored milkweed mix — red, orange, and yellow blooms


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Young seedling start ready for grow-out or transplant

$6.00

Gay Butterflies is a vibrant seed strain of butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) producing flowers in a mix of red, orange, and yellow. Essential monarch host plant with outstanding ornamental value. Native and drought-tolerant once established.



Light

Full sun (6–8 hours)

Water

Low once established — drought tolerant

Soil

Well-draining, fertile garden soil

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Growing Gay Butterflies

Light

Full sun (6–8 hours)

Watering

Low once established — drought tolerant

Soil

Well-draining, fertile garden soil

Hardiness Zone

Zones 3–9

Spacing

12–18" apart

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