Description
- Gorgeous variegated milkweed part of the Hort Couture line
- Attracts and feeds monarchs with bright red and orange flowers that are like candy for pollinators!
- Tall, upright habit with intensely variegated tropical foliage
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 4 in |
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