Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Deep Red' ~ Silky Deep Red Milkweed

Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Deep Red' ~ Silky Deep Red MilkweedSilky Deep Red Milkweed is a tender erect perennial often grown as an annual with narrow whorled lance like leaves. Large clusters of attractive small, intensely golden yellow flowers with deep red lower petals bloom all summer into fall. Performs best in full sun and moist well drained soils. The milky sap released from damaged stems is very toxic if ingested. Type: Perennial Origins: C. and S. America, and the Caribbean Height: 3 4 Spread: 2 3

Silky Deep Red Milkweed is a tender erect perennial often grown as an annual with narrow whorled lance-like leaves.  Large clusters of attractive small, intensely golden yellow flowers with deep red lower petals bloom all summer into fall.  Performs best in full sun and moist well-drained soils.  The milky sap released from damaged stems is very toxic if ingested. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant.  No serious disease or pest issues.  Watch for aphids, which can lead to sooty mold if untreated.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Meadows, and Containers

COMPANION PLANTS: Seaside Oats, Tickseed, Aster

IMAGE: Photos by BallSeed Inc, Silky Deep Red Asclepias, (2) Proven Winners, 'Silky Deep Red' Tropical Milkweed

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.