Asclepias curassavica (Milkweed) - Video 1

Botanical name: Asclepias curassavica

Common names: Milkweed, Butterfly Weed, Tropical Milkweed

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsIrritating plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold'
Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold' (Golden Butterflyweed) - This is an all-yellow flowering form of the typically orange and yellow Butterfly Weed, also known as Tropical Milkweed.


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