Silky Gold Milkweed
Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold'
A well-behaved summer flowering perennial that needs a little attention, this yellow form of Butterflyweed is a tender perennial from South America. A must for attracting Monarch butterflies as it is the sole food source for Monarch caterpillars. Growing three to four feet tall and wide it has three-inch long clusters of golden-yellow flowers and narrow six-inch long yellow-green lance-shaped leaves. Mixes beautifully with other tall perennials and is popular as a cut flower.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | as-KLEE-pee-us ku-ra-SAV-ik-uh |
| Key feature: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Average landscape size: | 3-4 ft. tall and 2-3 ft. wide |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special feature: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6634 |
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Care Information
Requires minimal attention. Prefers sandy, well drained soil. Deep rooting and dislikes removal or transplanting.
A well-behaved summer flowering perennial that needs a little attention, this yellow form of Butterflyweed is a tender perennial from South America. A must for attracting Monarch butterflies as it is the sole food source for Monarch caterpillars. Growing three to four feet tall and wide it has three-inch long clusters of golden-yellow flowers and narrow six-inch long yellow-green lance-shaped leaves. Mixes beautifully with other tall perennials and is popular as a cut flower.
Care Information
Requires minimal attention. Prefers sandy, well drained soil. Deep rooting and dislikes removal or transplanting.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | as-KLEE-pee-us ku-ra-SAV-ik-uh |
| Key feature: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Average landscape size: | 3-4 ft. tall and 2-3 ft. wide |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special feature: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6634 |