The Facts Height: 1′ – 2.5′ Spread: 1′ – 1.5′ Sun: Full Sun Water: Dry to Medium Soil: Well-Drained Growth Rate: Fast Milkweed, or Asclepias, is one of the most important native perennials a person can plant in their garden. It is also the one that requires the most specific care. This is because it is the number one food source nesting place for Monarch Butterflies as they emerge and travel south for the winter. It is important that no harmful or toxic chemicals

The Facts Height: 2′ – 3′ Spread: 1′ – 2′ Sun: Full Sun Water: Medium Soil: Well Drained Growth Rate: Fast Tropical Milkweed is an absolutely gorgeous blooming annual. The best part about it is the butterflies it attracts. Like its perennial counterpart this plant plays host to not only Monarchs, but many other species of butterflies and other pollinators alike. Bright and ‘hot’ colors are mostly displayed with this annual. Hues of reds, oranges, yellows and a little purple