‘Silky Deep Red' Tropical Milkweed Asclepias curassavica

Exposure

Sun

Flower Season

Summer

Mature Size

Height: 3' - 4'

Spread: 2' - 3'
- FEATURES
  
  Eye-catching clusters of deep red flowers adorned with hoods of bright yellow that bloom from late spring into fall. A great source of nectar for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
  
  Fragrant Flower
  
  Attracts:
  Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
  Resists:
  Deer
  
  Native to North America
  
  CHARACTERISTICS
  
  Plant Type:
  Perennial
  
  Height Category:
  Tall
  
  Garden Height:
  36 - 48 Inches91cm - 1.2m
  
  Spacing:
  24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
  
  Spread:
  24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
  
  Flower Colors:
  Red
  
  Yellow
  
  Foliage Colors:
  Green
  
  Foliage Shade:
  Green
  
  Habit:
  Upright
  
  Container Role:
  Thriller
  
  PLANT NEEDS
  
  Light Requirement:
  Sun
  
  The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
  
  Maintenance Category:
  Easy
  
  Bloom Time:
  Spring through Fall
  
  Hardiness Zones:
  8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  
  Water Category:
  Average
  
  Uses:
  Border Plant
  
  Cut Flower
  
  Dried Flower
  
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