Plant Status Change – Tropical Milkweed is Now Listed as a Category II Invasive
April 13, 2026
Tropical Milkweed is now Invasive! Tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) was once a go to larval host plant for monarch butterflies. As of June 2025 the plant status has changed. It is now listed as invasive in the entire state ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Asclepias, Butterfly, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Tropical Milkweed, Tsilvasy