June 23, 2008
by Gabrielle Jul 3, 2008 3:09 AM
Love it! Mark its location
by Marilynbeth Jul 31, 2006 11:00 PM
Another year and still doing great! Looking down on it. June 21, 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT
by Marilynbeth Dec 1, 2008 3:13 AM
Asclepias tuberosa - Monarch Butterfly caterpillars feed upon its leaves. This plant provides needed toxins to detract predators, particularly birds. Blue Jays are said to become violently ill upon eating a caterpillar that has feasted upon Asclepias foliage.
by Luckey Jun 28, 2003 10:12 PM
A cluster of 'Gay Butterfly' from seed, after transplanting. Be careful for the large tap root when moving.
by Sarahskeeper Nov 6, 2005 10:48 PM
The canoe shaped seed pods open to release these parachutes to the wind.
by Sarahskeeper Nov 5, 2005 10:48 PM
a shot of the plant showing lots of flowers. 6/11/07 at 5:52 pm
by Marilynbeth Oct 28, 2007 12:49 AM
Another year and still doing great! Side view. June 21, 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT
by Marilynbeth Dec 1, 2008 3:13 AM
Another year and still doing great! Looking from a distance. June 21, 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT
by Marilynbeth Dec 1, 2008 10:23 PM
First year bloom from wintersown seed.
by Mrs_Ed Aug 7, 2009 2:53 AM
New use for old stockings - catching seeds on Butterfly weed
by mygardens Sep 23, 2009 5:47 PM
Gay Butterflies Butterfly Milkweed seedling. May 15, 2010
by Danny112596 May 17, 2010 10:19 AM
Same plant (1st year) that was planted in March, 2010, ready to flower. July 6, 2010
by Danny112596 Jul 6, 2010 11:20 PM
