Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) plastic Chilling requirement is estimated at

Chilling requirement is estimated at 400-500 hours

Coastal and frost tolerant

swordlike evergreen leaves

Plant in full sun to light shade

Very popular fruit in many parts of Central and South America

Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) plastic Chilling requirement is estimated atFull sun; moderate water. Perennial native to South America. Woody based plant with stiff stems and narrow 6in. leaves. Grows to 3 4ft tall and 2 3ft wide. Clusters of vivid red flowers. The flowers are followed by 3in. long spindle shaped seedpods that produces viable seed this plant readily self seeds to perpetuate itself within the garden. Cut back in the fall after all caterpillars are gone but be wary of the milky sap, which can cause irritation