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Description
Asclepias curassavica ~ Orange MilkweedOrange Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica), commonly known as Tropical Milkweed or Bloodflower, is a colorful flowering plant valued for its bright red orange blooms and importance to pollinators, especially monarch butterflies. The plant produces clusters of small, star shaped flowers that bloom continuously in warm weather. Performs best in full sun and moist well drained soils. The milky sap released from damaged stems is very toxic if ingested. Type:
Orange Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica), commonly known as Tropical Milkweed or Bloodflower, is a colorful flowering plant valued for its bright red-orange blooms and importance to pollinators, especially monarch butterflies. The plant produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that bloom continuously in warm weather. Performs best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. The milky sap released from damaged stems is very toxic if ingested.
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Origins: |
C. and S. America, and the Caribbean |
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Height: |
2’ - 3’ |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange+Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. No serious disease or pest issues. Watch for aphids, which can lead to sooty mold if untreated.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Meadows, and Containers
COMPANION PLANTS: Seaside Oats, Tickseed, Aster
IMAGES: Photo by Wikipedia, Orange Milkweed.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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