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Yellow Tropical Milkweed

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$27.99
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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 9 - 11
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

The brilliant flowers of the Yellow Tropical Milkweed are a gorgeous feature of this easy-care plant. Still, perhaps the most noteworthy feature is that pollinators, particularly monarch butterflies, are drawn to the blooms. The flowers bloom from late spring until fall, and the fragrant flowers will attract plenty of pollinators. The green lance-shaped foliage has a pronounced light green midrib and veining. This plant is also known as Asclepias curassavica or Mexican Butterfly Weed.

This plant is native to warmer regions of North America, and it requires very little care to thrive. Feature in a border,  mass planting, or along a foundation wall, and trim the flowers to use in cut or dried arrangements. Consider placing the plant near a window or patio to admire the butterflies that feed on the flowers. Yellow Tropical Milkweed grows as an annual in most areas, but it is a perennial in USDA growing zones 9 through 11.

Yellow Tropical Milkweed Care

At least 6 hours of sunlight are needed to support this striking plant, so find a spot that receives full sun. Use rich, moist soil and water when the top several inches of the soil dry out. The soil should allow drainage because as much as this plant likes moist conditions, it does not like wet feet.

Apply a layer of organic compost during the spring or use a slow-release fertilizer. The growth will die back in most areas when the weather turns cold but cut back the flowers before they go to seed in warm regions. Trimming back spent blooms will prevent the plant from self-seeding and also ensure butterflies do not disrupt their migration patterns.

Yellow Tropical Milkweed Spacing

Mature Yellow Tropical Milkweed will be 24 to 36 inches tall and wide. Space plants 26 to 36 inches center to center when used in a mass planting or leave more room if you want to admire the plant from all sides.

Yellow Tropical Milkweed Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11
Plant Type: Annuals
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Yellow
Flower Description: Golden Yellow
Bloom Period: Summer
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Yellow Tropical Milkweed
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Asclepias curassavica
SKU:
ASCYEQT

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Yellow Tropical Milkweed Show Reviews

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    2 small...

    Posted by Daniel G Mrotek on May 30, 2022

    I received 3 plants. One was a very decent sized plant about 10 inches tall. The other 2 were very small...less than 2 inches tall.