Tropical Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias curassavica) Bright red and yellow blooms attract butterflies and monarchs. Ideal for pollinator gardens.

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Butterfly Magnet • Brilliant Blooms • Monarch Support

Transform your garden into a butterfly sanctuary with Tropical Milkweed, a vibrant, fast-growing plant beloved by pollinators—especially monarch butterflies. Known for its fiery red and golden blooms, this tropical variety is a showstopper in any landscape and plays a critical role in monarch caterpillar development.

🌿 Why Grow Tropical Milkweed?

• 🦋 Essential for Monarchs – Host plant for monarch caterpillars and nectar source for adults

• 🌈 Brilliant Color – Eye-catching red and yellow flowers bloom from summer to frost

• 🐝 Pollinator Paradise – Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects

• ☀️ Heat-Loving Annual or Tender Perennial – Thrives in warm climates and containers

• 🌱 Fast-Growing & Easy to Start from Seed – Germinates quickly and blooms in the first season

📏 Quick Facts:

• Botanical Name: Asclepias curassavica

• Life Cycle: Annual in cold zones; perennial in Zones 8–11

• Height: 30–40 inches

• Spacing: 12–18 inches

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Average, well-drained

• Days to Germination: 10–20 days

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer through fall

🌼 Growing Tips:

• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost has passed

• Lightly cover seeds and keep moist until germination

• Pinch back for bushier plants and more blooms

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering

• In colder regions, treat as an annual or overwinter in pots indoors

🧪 Monarch Caution Tip:

While Tropical Milkweed is a valuable monarch host, in warm climates where it doesn't die back, it's recommended to cut it down in the fall to reduce disease risks (like OE parasite buildup). This mimics native milkweed's seasonal cycle and helps keep monarch populations healthy.

🌺 A Bright Beacon for Butterflies

Add a burst of tropical color to your garden and provide vital habitat for monarchs with Tropical Milkweed. Whether you're building a pollinator haven or simply love bold blooms, this plant brings life, movement, and purpose to every outdoor space.