Monarch's Banquet Tropical Milkweed Asclepias curassavica
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Details
Features
Flowers are very attractive to butterflies as a nectar source.
Fragrant FlowerAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:20 - 36 InchesSpacing:12 - 15 InchesSpread:12 - 15 InchesFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Shade:Bright orange-redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Green variegatedHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Attracts and feeds monarchs with bright red and orange flowers that are like candy for pollinators!
