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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Asclepias curassavica 'Monarch's Banquet' you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Asclepias curassavica 'Monarch's Banquet'
Milkweed
- Green, white and red variegated foliage
- Long blooming orange-red flowers
- Attracts butterflies, especially the Monarch
- Ideal in containers and the landscape
- Category: Annuals
- Program: Garden Geeks™
- Hardiness Zone: 9-11
- Height: 20-36 in
- Spread: 12-15 in
- Spacing: 12-15 in
- Bloom Color: Gold, Orange
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Specimen |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asclepias curassavica 'Monarch's Banquet'
To care for the Asclepias curassavica Monarch's Banquet plant, ensure it receives full sunlight for at least 6 hours a day and provide well-draining soil. Water the plant regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and consider applying a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage healthy growth and vibrant blooms.