Apollo Orange asclepias
Asclepias curassavica 'Apollo Orange'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size3 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Orange
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Apollo Orange' asclepias (Asclepias curassavica 'Apollo Orange') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Orange blooms appear from summer through frost and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. The erect stems reach 34 to 38 inches tall.
Pairs well with Amsonia, Purple top, and Mondo grass.