Asclepias Red Butterflies Tropical Milkweed Perennial Plant (Red & Yellow Flowers) in a 6-in. (3 gal.) Grower Pot

Create a vibrant pollinator paradise with this stunning tropical milkweed prized for its brilliant clusters of scarlet red flowers with golden yellow centers. Blooming continuously from late spring through frost in warm climates. An eye catching perennial that provides an abundant nectar source for butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. Serving as a host plant for Monarch butterflies by providing the foliage needed for Monarch caterpillars to feed and develop. Its long lasting blooms and upright habit make this plant an outstanding addition to butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator borders, wildlife landscapes, and decorative containers. Heat tolerant and easy to grow. Thrives in full sun and well drained soil. Not sprayed, grown organically. In the southern regions Zones 9-11 where Tropical Milkweed remains evergreen year round, many butterfly conservation organizations recommend cutting plants back periodically or replacing them seasonally to help reduce the buildup of parasites and to better align with natural Monarch migration patterns.

Botanical Name:  Asclepias curassavica 'Red Butterflies

• Essential host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars
• Long lasting nectar source for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Brilliant red and yellow flowers bloom for months
• Excellent heat and humidity tolerance
• Easy care, low maintenance
• Ideal for sunny gardens and containers
• Provides season long color and pollinator activity
• Grows 24-36 in. tall by 18-24 in. wide
• Ships in a 6 in. tall & wide grower pot and the plant itself is approximately 10 in. tall
• We're sorry but due to state regulations, this plant cannot be shipped to California
• Outdoor hard in USDA plant hardiness zones 9-11; in all other areas, grow as an annual and replace each year
• To accommodate mature size or when planting in groups or as a hedge, space 18 in. away from other plants or structures
• Grows in most average well drained soils
• Grows best in a sunny site
• Moderate watering until established, drought tolerant once established
• Cut plants back periodically in warmest regions to encourage Monarch migration patterns
• Do not spray with any garden chemicals
• Generally considered non-GMO because this plant is a naturally selected cultivar, not a genetically engineered plant