Milkweed Yellow
The name Asclepias syriaca ‘Yellow’ is not a well-established cultivar name; common milkweed normally has pinkish-purple flowers. Yellow milkweed usually refers to yellow-flowered Asclepias curassavica, such as ‘Hello Yellow’ or ‘Silky Gold’. The care below assumes yellow tropical milkweed; confirm the plant’s identity before purchasing. Special Features Monarch and queen butterfly larval host; nectar source […]
Tropical Milkweed
A fast-growing, nonnative milkweed with slender stems, narrow leaves, and vivid red-and-orange flowers with yellow crowns; attracts butterflies and supports monarch caterpillars. Special Features Monarch and queen butterfly host plant; nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators; long flowering season. Problems & Solutions Persistent foliage can harbor spores of the monarch parasite OE and encourage […]