Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) plastic no drainage and seasonal flooding

no drainage and seasonal flooding

Keep away from children and animals and take care when handling

Colours range from pink

evergreen shrub 3’ x 4’

Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) plastic no drainage and seasonal floodingFull sun; moderate water. Perennial native to South America. Woody based plant with stiff stems and narrow 6in. leaves. Grows to 3 4ft tall and 2 3ft wide. Clusters of vivid red flowers. The flowers are followed by 3in. long spindle shaped seedpods that produces viable seed this plant readily self seeds to perpetuate itself within the garden. Cut back in the fall after all caterpillars are gone but be wary of the milky sap, which can cause irritation