'Silky Deep Red' Tropical Milkweed Asclepias curassavica
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Details
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 FlowerAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:36 - 48 InchesSpacing:24 - 36 InchesSpread:24 - 36 InchesFlower Colors:RedFlower Colors:YellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe 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:EasyBloom Time:Spring through FallHardiness Zones:8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Humus-rich, moist to wet soils. Easy care once established. Mulch in fall in northern zones.
