Silky Deep Red Tropical Milkweed
SKU: AM016215
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Overview
'Silky Deep Red' Tropical Milkweed is noted for its long bloom season, producing clusters of orange-red flowers with yellow centers from late spring to fall. This lush beauty carries an air of exotic mystery when planted as an annual in cooler zones, or used as a statement in container gardens. Young foliage has reddish tones adding to the variety’s distinctive beauty. (Asclepias curassavica)
key features
Botanical Name
Asclepias curassavica Silky Deep Red
Growing Zones
Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant, Container Planting
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
24-48" tall
Bloom Time
Mid summer to late fall
SKU
AM016215