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Asclepias curassavica 'Aurea'
Also Known As
- Tropical Yellow Milkweed
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 8b-12
Asclepias curassavica 'Aurea' plant details
Asclepias curassavica 'Aurea' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Asclepias curassavica 'Aurea'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asclepias curassavica 'Aurea'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Asclepias curassavica 'Aurea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-24"
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4'
Width: 3'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-4'
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