Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) plastic Southern Highbush (low chill

Southern Highbush (low chill

evergreen clumping perennial from Australia

evergreen shrub 3’ x 4’

Plant in full sun to light shade

The leaf veins are a paler green and add an interesting variegated dimension

Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) plastic Southern Highbush (low chillFull sun; moderate water. Perennial native to South America. Woody based plant with stiff stems and narrow 6in. leaves. Grows to 3 4ft tall and 2 3ft wide. Clusters of vivid red flowers. The flowers are followed by 3in. long spindle shaped seedpods that produces viable seed this plant readily self seeds to perpetuate itself within the garden. Cut back in the fall after all caterpillars are gone but be wary of the milky sap, which can cause irritation