Asclepias currassavica

AnnualFull SunHost Larval
Written By Kathyrn Major
Tropical milkweed flowers orange and red shades with long green leaves

Common Name: Tropical Milkweed

Scientific Name: Asclepias curassavica

Specifications:

  • Plant Type: Host Larval Plant

  • Category: Annual

  • Height: 28 inches

  • Bloom Color: Yellow, orange, red-orange

  • Bloom Time: July to October

  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun

  • Soil Conditions: Dry

  • Spacing: 15-18 inches

🌱 Notes: Tropical milkweed is grown in Maine as an annual and the leaves and blossoms provide food for late season Monarch caterpillars. It is non-native, and therefore not an ideal choice for growing in Maine butterfly gardens, but works well in a pot or planter on a deck if there is no space for a garden.

Kathyrn Major
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