Milkweed Orange
Asclepias curasssavica

Milkweed Orange
Asclepias curasssavica

Milkweed Orange is a hardy, native perennial known for its bright orange flower clusters that bloom from spring through summer and attract a wide variety of pollinators. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it offers excellent heat and drought tolerance once established. As an essential host plant for monarch butterflies, this milkweed is ideal for pollinator gardens, native landscapes, and Florida-friendly plantings seeking vivid color with strong ecological value.
Colors
Maintenance
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Growth Habit
1-3ft
Native
Hardiness Zone
Zones 3-9
Soil PH
6.0-7.5 PH
Salt Tolerance
Medium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance
Medium