Milkweed Plants
Milkweed Plants
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    Yellow Milkweed
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    Milkweed Plants

    Milkweed Plants

    The Milkweed plant (Asclepias curassavica) is more than just a flower; it’s a lifeline for monarch butterflies and pollinators. Known also as butterfly milkweed or tropical milkweed, this hardy perennial thrives in full sun and is essential for sustaining monarch caterpillars and providing nectar for adult butterflies. At Tropical Plants of Florida, we offer milkweed plants for sale that ship nursery-fresh in 3 Gallon pots, 28″–34″ tall, ready to plant in your garden, pollinator habitat, or wildflower border. Whether you’re searching for “where to buy milkweed plants near me” or looking to buy milkweed online, our carefully grown plants arrive healthy, vibrant, and garden-ready.

    Choose from orange milkweed and yellow milkweed varieties, each bursting with color while delivering ecological value. By planting milkweed, you’re not only adding tropical beauty to your landscape but also supporting the survival of monarchs and countless pollinators.

    Milkweed Plants FAQ

    Milkweed is the only host plant for monarch caterpillars, making it essential for their survival. Adult monarchs also rely on its nectar-rich flowers for food. Planting milkweed directly supports monarch populations and pollinator health.

    We offer orange milkweed plants and yellow milkweed plants, both in 3 Gallon nursery pots. These tropical milkweed varieties (Asclepias curassavica) thrive in USDA Zones 9–11 and bloom nearly year-round in warm climates. Each ships 28″–34″ tall, ready to plant in your garden.

    You can buy milkweed plants online from Tropical Plants of Florida, where we ship nursery-fresh plants directly to your home. Searching “where to buy milkweed plants near me”? Ordering online ensures healthy, garden-ready plants delivered nationwide (excluding AK & HI).

    Milkweed contains compounds that are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. While it’s essential for pollinators, it is not pet friendly. Keep pets away from the plant to avoid accidental ingestion.

    Plant milkweed in full sun with well-draining soil. Water consistently during establishment, then reduce once mature since milkweed is drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to extend the flowering season and encourage more nectar for pollinators.