$3.75 – $8.00
Tropical Milkweed is a favorite of the Monarch and many others. This is the preferred Monarch host plant here at A Butterfly Tale. Female Monarchs will cover these plants with eggs and the emerging caterpillars will do their best to devour the leaves. It’s quite a sight to see! Once the caterpillars get their fill, these plants will quickly grow back their leaves. Also attracts bees, hummingbirds and makes a wonderful cut flower.
Common names
Sunset Flower, Scarlet Milkweed, Red Butterfly, and Bloodflower.
Description
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Germination:
- Seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting
- Spread seeds on top of moist soil and cover with 1/4 fine soil or coir
- Keep soil moist
- If starting in a container, put under a seed starting dome or cover with plastic wrap
- Can be started indoors under a grow light or near a bright window
Care:
- Full sun to part shade
- In-ground or container
- Light fertilizer (1/2 strength twice as often)
Additional information
| Botanical Name | Asclepias Curassavica |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red, Yellow |
| USDA Zones | 8-11 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Indoor (HID) |
| Mature Plant Height | 1 to 3 feet |
| Size | Large Seed Pack (500+ seeds), Small Seed Pack (100+ seeds) |