Host Plant for Monarchs and nectar plant for all Butterflies
Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)
Species: curassavica (ku-ra-SAV-ik-uh)
Cultivar: Tropical Milkweed
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Treat as an annual where not hardy
Height:
24-36 in.
Spacing:
18-24 in.
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a to 11
*** This Plant Will Live In Any Zone From Spring Until Frost ***
Sun Exposure:
Full Shade
Bloom Color:
Red-Orange
Yellow
Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Frost
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 7.5
Available:
Early/Mid May
Pot Size:
Quart
Tropical Milkweed: a. curassavica Quart pot
Tropical Milkweed will be TAGGED as Asclepias curassavica