Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

chigger flower, butterfly milkweed, butterfly weed, Canada root, chigger flower, Indian paintbrush or pleurisy root

Family	Asclepiadaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	65 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies' (chigger flower) bears bright yellow blossoms during mid summer to late summer. The foliage is faded green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions	Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies' (chigger flower) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk.