Silky Deep Red, Milkweed Seed
Silky Deep Red Milkweed Seed
- Velvety deep red flowers with bright yellow hoods stand out
- Broad leaves and rich color shine in borders and containers
- Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees from late spring into fall
- Leaves provide food for developing monarch caterpillars all season long
Key Attributes
About Silky Deep Red, Milkweed Seed
Silky Deep Red Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) offers velvety deep red flower clusters accented with bright yellow hoods from late spring into fall. Its broad leaves and rich color make it one of the most striking tropical milkweeds for borders, containers and cutting gardens. Nectar-rich blooms attract butterflies, hummingbirds and bees, and the foliage feeds monarch caterpillars. Plants reach 3-4 feet tall and flower about 90-100 days from seed. Grow it as a tender perennial in Zones 8-11 or as a warm-season annual where winters freeze.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Leaf spots, rust, powdery mildew, and root rot may occur. Provide airflow, avoid waterlogged soil, remove badly affected foliage, and clean tools between plants; discard material showing severe disease rather than composting it.
Aphids, milkweed bugs, spider mites, and oleander aphids may gather on stems and pods. Identify monarch eggs and caterpillars before acting, rinse or hand-remove pests when practical, and avoid systemic or broad-spectrum insecticides.
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