Asclepias Curassavic ‘Milkweed Silky Red’
Asclepias curassavica ‘Milkweed Silky Red’ is a beautiful perennial with clusters of silky red flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soilcomma-sign making it perfect for garden bedscomma-sign borderscomma-sign or butterfly gardens. Milkweed Silky Red is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal carecomma-sign adding vibrant color throughout the growing season. Its striking blooms and ability to support pollinators make it an excellent choice for enhancing any landscape.
Specs
Silky Red Elegance with Pollinator Power
Asclepias curassavica ‘Silky Red’ is a graceful tropical milkweed that brings rich red tones and bright yellow centers to the garden. Loved by Monarchs and hummingbirds alike, this hardy bloomer fills the landscape with life and color from spring to fall.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers above 32°F
Color: Silky deep red flowers with yellow hoods
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil
Bloom Size: Small, approximately 1 inch
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
A favorite in butterfly gardens, Silky Red thrives with little care.
Pro-tip: Prune lightly after bloom cycles to maintain shape and vigor.
Asclepias curassavica ‘Silky Red’ is a graceful tropical milkweed that brings rich red tones and bright yellow centers to the garden. Loved by Monarchs and hummingbirds alike, this hardy bloomer fills the landscape with life and color from spring to fall.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers above 32°F
Color: Silky deep red flowers with yellow hoods
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil
Bloom Size: Small, approximately 1 inch
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
A favorite in butterfly gardens, Silky Red thrives with little care.
Pro-tip: Prune lightly after bloom cycles to maintain shape and vigor.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Upright & Bushy
Mature Height:
MEDIUM (2 to 6 feet)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Cold Tolerant
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes