36-48" tall x 24-36" wide. ‘Silky Deep Red’ Tropical Milkweed has captured the heart of butterfly gardeners. Selected for more vibrant color and slightly larger flower clusters than the species. Showy, season-long blooms provide lasting color and a non-stop resource for monarchs. To provide the best benefit to monarchs, plant tropical milkweed alongside local varieties for a diverse offering of nectar and resources. Though tropical milkweed can perennialize in mild coastal regions, monarchs are best served when gardeners in southern climates (and California) manage plants in a way that supports natural migrations. Remove tropical milkweed late in the growing season when other milkweed species are naturally senescing. This encourages monarchs to move along and eliminates potential over-wintering sites. Plants flower best in full sun but tolerate light shade. Like other species, tropical milkweed is resistant to deer and rabbit browsing.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM016215 AM014280 (Plant - 3" Pot) AM015769 (Tray of 16)
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Common Name | Silky Deep Red Tropical Milkweed, Bloodflower |
Botanical Name | Asclepias curassavica Silky Deep Red |
Zones | 9, 10 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Red |
Flower Size | Up to 2" flowers |
Mature Height | 24-48" tall. |
Estimated Mature Spread | 24-36" wide. |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to late fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Narrow 6" long dark-green lance-shaped leaves. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Containers |
Ideal Region | Southeast, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |