Milkweed Red
Asclepias curasssavica
Milkweed Red
Asclepias curasssavica
Milkweed Red is a vibrant flowering perennial prized for its bright red blooms with contrasting yellow centers that flower continuously in warm climates. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it grows quickly and is a critical host plant for monarch butterflies, while also attracting bees and other pollinators. With its bold color, upright habit, and strong ecological value, this milkweed is ideal for pollinator gardens, native plantings, and Florida-friendly landscapes seeking both beauty and purpose.
- Colors
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- 3-5ft
- Native
- Hardiness Zone
- Zones 8-11
- Soil PH
- 6.0-7.5 PH
- Salt Tolerance
- Medium
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance
- Medium