Asclepias curassavica ~ Red Milkweed mass-planting Flat-topped clusters of rose-pink flowers

Flat-topped clusters of rose-pink flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer

It is a deciduous tree

Its large dark green foliage creates a low mound and is topped by huge colorful bracts around tiny flower clusters from winter through spring

also known as Ostrya virginiana

COMPANION PLANTS:  Speedwell

Asclepias curassavica ~ Red Milkweed mass-planting Flat-topped clusters of rose-pink flowersRed Milkweed is a tender erect perennial often grown as an annual with narrow whorled lance like leaves. Clusters of attractive small flowers with orange red lower petals and raised yellow central petals bloom in late summer into fall. Performs best in full sun and moist well drained soils. The milky sap released from damaged stems is very toxic if ingested. Type: Perennial Origins: C. and S. America, and the Caribbean Height: 2 3 Spread: 1 2 Spacing: