Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) plastic Yellow iris-like bloom-spring thru fall

Yellow iris-like bloom-spring thru fall

swordlike evergreen leaves

Legacy is considered one of the best tasting Northern Highbush Blueberries

Coastal and frost tolerant

5ft tall by 3ft wide

Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) plastic Yellow iris-like bloom-spring thru fallFull 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