{"product_id":"tropical-milkweed","title":"Tropical Milkweed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring your garden to life while supporting one of nature’s most iconic pollinators! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Milkweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a vibrant flowering perennial that produces brilliant clusters of orange, red, and yellow blooms from spring through fall. It is both a nectar source for butterflies and bees and a host plant where monarch butterflies lay their eggs. The leaves become food for hungry monarch caterpillars, making this an essential addition to any pollinator garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Louisiana landscapes, Tropical Milkweed thrives in our warm climate and blooms continuously with very little care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦋 Essential host plant for monarch butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌼 Long-lasting orange, red, and yellow blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Thrives in full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Water regularly until established; drought tolerant afterward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Mature Height: 2–4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐝 Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun with well-draining soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and water during extended dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn South Louisiana, it’s recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut Tropical Milkweed back to 6–8 inches in late August or early September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This encourages fresh growth for the fall monarch migration and helps reduce the spread of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOphryocystis elektroscirrha (OE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e parasite, which can build up on older leaves. Fresh new foliage provides a healthier stopover for monarchs as they continue their remarkable journey to overwintering grounds in central Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden and Grace: Urban Farm and Community Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59742909464657,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/3878\/2801\/files\/IMG-1993.heic?v=1783176300","url":"https:\/\/gardenandgrace.shop\/products\/tropical-milkweed","provider":"Garden and Grace: Urban Farm and Community Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}