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Asclepias curassavica

Butterfly Milkweed is grown as an ornamental plant. It lasts several years as a perennial if kept above 5C. The leaves are the favourite food of Danaus butterflies. If Danaus are in your region, plant a few and they will come !

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The picture we are currently using is a wikimedia commons file: Danaus chrysippus, by Andreas Didion. Licensing: cc-by-sa-2.5

Cultivation	Protected
Plant origin	America
Presentation	Potted Plant
Max. Size	40cm-70cm
Botanical family	Apocynaceae
Light	Sun
Minimum winter temperature	0 ºC to 10 ºC
Flowering Season	Warmer Months
Plant type	Woody
Care	Pot
Shape	Perennials