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Milkweed, Tropical
Asclepias curassavica

Technically not native to the United States, it is widely popular in butterfly gardens. Grown as a naturalized perennial plant in the southern U.S.

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Sizes and Pricing: View
Classification:Perennial
Season Available:Spring
Summer
Habit:Upright
Vertical
Use:Accent
Attracts Wildlife
Small Garden
Spacing:

Grows 3- to 4-feet tall.
Bloom Time:Summer
Fall
Flower Color:Orange Red
Flower Size:Small
Leaf Characteristic:Grey Green
Matte
Variegated White/Green
Soil Type:Loam
Well-Drained
Light:Full Sun
Sun
Water:Evenly Moist
Grower's Notes:
  • Drought-tolerant when established.
Additional Notes:
  • Nectar source for a wide variety of butterflies, pollinators, and hummingbirds.
  • Host plant for Monarch and Queen butterfly caterpillars.

Price subject to change. Availability of a specific container size is subject to market and grower conditions. Please call to inquire what sizes we have on hand, or will have, or can order for you.
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