Tropical Milkweed
Asclepias curassavica
Asclepiadaceae
Family
not precisely known, probably tropical America
Origin
evergreen wildflower or subshrub
Description
continuous, may die back in winter
Flowering Season
sun to part sun
Exposure
average, drought tolerant
Moisture
8-11
USDA Hardiness Zones
outstanding, also host for Monarch and Queen caterpillars
Nectar Value