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Tropical Milkweed
Perennial
Common Name(s):
Tropical Milkweed
Scientific Name:
Asclepias Curassavica
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 11
Bloom time:
Spring to fall
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Erect evergreen shrubs consisting of opposite leaves and milky sap and bright orange and red flowers
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Benefits
: Tropical Milkweed provides nectar for a wide variety of butterflies, pollinators, and hummingbirds and is important as a food source for caterpillars.