Scarlet Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)
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  • Perennial, comes back reliably in spring in Coastal South
  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Native to Tropical America
  • Full sun, blooms spring to frost
  • Not to be confused with Asclepias tuberosa (native to US), which has a deep taproot.