Asclepias Curassavic ‘Milkweed Orange’
Asclepias curassavica ‘Milkweed Orange’ is a vibrantcomma-sign hardy perennial known for its clusters of bright orange flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. This fast-growing plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soilcomma-sign making it an excellent addition to garden bedscomma-sign borderscomma-sign or wildflower meadows. Milkweed Orange is drought-tolerant once established and low-maintenancecomma-sign offering bold color and texture throughout the growing season. Its striking blooms and ability to support pollinator populations make it a great choice for gardeners looking to add both beauty and ecological value to their landscapes.
Specs
Bright Blooms and Butterfly-Friendly Beauty
Asclepias curassavica ‘Milkweed Orange’, also known as Tropical Milkweed, is a vibrant perennial that fills the garden with clusters of orange flowers and pollinator activity. With its upright growth and long blooming season, it attracts Monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects while adding cheerful color to borders, meadows and containers.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers above 32°F
Color: Orange flowers with yellow hoods
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil
Bloom Size: Small, about 1 inch
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Ideal for butterfly gardens, perennial beds or naturalistic plantings.
Pro-tip: Trim after blooming to encourage fresh growth and continuous flowering.
Asclepias curassavica ‘Milkweed Orange’, also known as Tropical Milkweed, is a vibrant perennial that fills the garden with clusters of orange flowers and pollinator activity. With its upright growth and long blooming season, it attracts Monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects while adding cheerful color to borders, meadows and containers.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers above 32°F
Color: Orange flowers with yellow hoods
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil
Bloom Size: Small, about 1 inch
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Ideal for butterfly gardens, perennial beds or naturalistic plantings.
Pro-tip: Trim after blooming to encourage fresh growth and continuous flowering.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Upright & Bushy
Mature Height:
MEDIUM (2 to 6 feet)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Cold Tolerant
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes