Tropical Milkweed - 3701

$3.45
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Asclepias currassavica (Asclepiadaceae)
An introduced species of the subtropics that has naturalized throughout North America. Considered an annual, easily started from seed. The alluring, bright orange and yellow flower bouquet are concentrated in compact clusters at the top of branching stems. An important nectar source for Monarchs and a wide variety of other butterfly species, pollinators and hummingbirds. Prefers full sun to partial shade and is not extremely temperamental about soil types. Blooms all season, transplants well, deer and rabbit resistant! When growing in the southern climates, we recommend cutting it back at the end of the season.

Average Planting Success with this species: 80%
Height: 3 - 4 feet
Germination: 15 - 45 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65°F - ­75°F
Sowing Depth: 1/16th"
Blooming Period: April - First Frost
Average Seeds Per Pound: 186,000
Seeds Per Packet: 125 - covers 20 sq.ft.
1 oz Covers: 545 sq. ft.
Seeding Rate: 5 lbs per acre

Suggested Use: Butterfly gardens, meadows, tall borders, disturbed areas.

Miscellaneous: The stem, when broken, produces a milky white sap characteristic of this plant family. With age, plants will become woody. Tropical Milkweed can be cut back and will resprout from the plants base rather quickly.

Size

Pairs well with

Testimonials

★★★★★

I grew a nice garden from your Texas/Oklahoma mix this year adding some extra poppies. It was some real eye candy! I look forward to this falls planting already.

Thomas Beene
Southlake, Texas
★★★★★

I want to compliment you on your product. I planted the Autumn Beauty Mix and Dahlia Flowered Mix along my seawall on the Mississippi. The flowers are beautiful and the Yellow Finches, hummingbirds and butterflies love them. I really enjoy just sitting on the deck in the mornings with a cup of coffee, watching all the activity around the flowers.

Leigh Mosenfelder
Milan, Illinois
★★★★★

I am speechless. Your seeds have “painted” a breath taking picture to our yard. The picture can not portray the full beauty and amazing aroma. My daughter Erika took the photo and daughter Jenna loves to pick flowers daily for the home. Your satisfied customer for over a decade and many more years to come.

Joe Chironno
North Branford, Connecticut
★★★★★

I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the wild flower seed that I purchased. Wildseed Farms was recommended to me by my neighbor. I did not fertilize or anything special just threw the seeds in and watered. Thank you; my gardens are the envy of all the other ladies in town.

Sandie Hartman
Butte, North Dakota

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