3 Live Milkweed Plants, Asclepias Curassavica, Monarch Butterfly Host Plant, 5 Inch Pollinator Garden Plants

3 Live Milkweed Plants – Asclepias curassavica

Create a pollinator garden with this bundle of 3 live milkweed plants. Commonly known as tropical milkweed or scarlet milkweed, Asclepias curassavica is a flowering plant associated with monarch butterflies and is used as a host plant by monarch caterpillars.

These young plants are a starting point for gardeners who want to learn more about butterfly gardening and grow milkweed in a suitable location.

🌱 Plant Details

• Common name: Tropical milkweed / scarlet milkweed

• Botanical name: Asclepias curassavica

• Quantity: 3 live plants

• Approximate height: 5 inches, according to the supplied listing details

• Plant use: Monarch butterfly host plant

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate; water as needed while the plants establish

• Growing location: Outdoors in a suitable climate

• Shipping restriction: Not available for shipment to California

🦋 A Plant for Butterfly Gardening

Milkweed is important to monarch butterflies because it serves as a host plant for their caterpillars. This species can produce flowers that attract pollinators when growing conditions are suitable.

Before planting, check recommendations for tropical milkweed in your region. In warm climates, it can remain evergreen or flower for extended periods, potentially disrupting the seasonal patterns that benefit monarch populations. Follow local guidance on whether this species is appropriate, and consider native milkweed species recommended for your area.

☀️ Basic Growing Care

Sunlight: Choose a sunny spot for best growth and flowering. Partial shade may be suitable in hotter conditions.

Watering: Water during establishment and when the soil begins to dry. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.

Planting: Choose a location with suitable drainage and enough room for mature growth. Check the plant’s expected size and local growing recommendations before planting.

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 3 live Asclepias curassavica milkweed plants

• Approximately 5 inches tall, based on the supplied product details

Live plants naturally vary in height, foliage, and appearance. Plants may look different depending on the season and growing conditions. Please review the shipping details before ordering.

Shipping restriction: This listing does not ship to California. Please do not place an order for delivery to a California address.

Environmental note: Tropical milkweed may be discouraged or restricted in some areas. Confirm local recommendations before planting, and consider locally native milkweed alternatives where appropriate.