Asclepias curassavica
Asclepias curassavica
100 (140)cm, semi-evergreen perennial with bright orange and red flowers in terminal and axillary clusters. Native of South America. Grows well in virtually any well drained soil in a sunny spot. In colder climates plants will die back to the ground in winter and may resprout from the rhizome in late spring. Alternatively plants can be grown as annuals from seeds sowed in late spring. Seedlings are fast growing. VI-IX.More Details »