Butterfly Weed, Mexican (Tropical Milkweed)
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Botanical Name
Asclepias currasavica
Plant Type
Perennials
Plant Height Min
3ft
Plant Height Max
4ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Orange
Plant Spread Min
1ft
Plant Spread Max
2ft
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
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.