Asclepias curassavica
Quick Profile
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Height
18 - 24 Inches
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Bloom Color
Orange
Red
White
Bloom Season
June - October
Hardiness
Tender Annual
Size
Medium
Features
Attractive upright plant with long narrow leaves and cluster of lantana-like flowers at the ends of the stems.
Culture
Full sun and well-drained soil
Cultivars
'Silky Deep Red' 18-24 inches tall, red and yellow flowers
'Silky Gold' 18-24 inches tall, yellow flowers
Notes
Long blooming annual. Attractive flowers and leaves. Attractive seed pods. Attracts butterflies. Milky sap may be irritating to some.
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