Botanical Name
Asclepias currasavica
Plant Type
Perennials
Plant Height Min
3ft
Plant Height Max
4ft
Plant Spread Min
1ft
Plant Spread Max
2ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Orange
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Low
Leaves of milkweeds are eaten by monarch caterpillars; non-native Mexican is common in nurseries, to encourage migration and reduce local overwintering, which may increase disease; cut back to 6" Nov-Feb. Plant natives when possible. Native A. tuberosa needs good drainage; do not disturb its taproot when transplanting; or try it, A. asperula and A. viridis from seed.