MILKWEED SCARLET TROPICAL

Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)

Also known as Bloodflower

Bright color + major butterfly magnet! Tropical Milkweed is one of the easiest and most eye-catching milkweeds you can grow, producing vibrant red, orange, and yellow blooms that monarch butterflies can’t resist.

🌿 Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Asclepias curassavica
• Common Name: Tropical Milkweed / Bloodflower
• Plant Type: Perennial (may die back in frost)
• Mature Height: 2–4 ft
• Mature Width: 1–2 ft
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Moderate (more than native milkweed)
• Soil Type: Well-drained soil
• Growth Rate: Fast

🦋 Why You’ll Love It:

• Top monarch butterfly host plant 🐛
• Bright, long-lasting red & orange blooms
• Blooms spring through fall in warm climates
• Excellent for pollinator gardens & borders
• Easy to grow and great for beginners

🌱 Growing Tips:

• Plant in full sun for best flowering
• Deadhead to encourage more blooms
• Cut back in late fall/winter to help prevent disease
• Can reseed easily in warm climates

⚠️ Important Note (Florida):
In warm climates like North Florida, it’s recommended to cut plants back in winter to support healthy monarch migration patterns and reduce disease buildup.

💡 Perfect addition to your pollinator garden—plant it once and watch the butterflies come back year after year!

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