Asclepias curassavica, Milkweed

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Asclepias curassavica
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Milkweed
Origin: North America
small shrub 2-5 ft

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The extremely bright color make it easy to spot. Like most milkweeds the juice is milky white. This plant is attractive to butterflies. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars). Drought-tolerant.

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1020 Asclepias curassavica - Milkweed, Butterfly Weed
Butterfly weed - great butterfly attractor! Drought tolerant, tough plant.
This plant is very attractive to butterflies. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars).
This item is certified for shipping to California.

3 gal pot

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2524 Asclepias curassavica - seeds
This plant is very attractive to butterflies. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars). Drought-tolerant.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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2.95

5001 Asclepias curassavica - wholesale seeds
This plant is very attractive to butterflies. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars). Drought-tolerant.
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Per pack: 25 seeds

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5.95

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