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Silky Gold Tropical Milkweed
Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold'
Pronunciation: as-KLE-pee-us ku-rah-SAV-ik-uh
SKU #06634
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | An exotic yellow variety of tropical milkweed from South America. Large clusters of golden yellow flowers are displayed against yellow-green foliage. This easy care plant mixes beautifully with other tall perennials and is ideal for naturalized areas, meadows, and borders. Prune to the base in fall, especially if it does not go dormant naturally in your climate. This prevents Monarch butterflies from feeding at the wrong time of year. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Trumpet Vine (Campsis); Bee Balm (Monarda) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in slightly sandy to loamy, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune to the base periodically to rejuvenate plant. In harsh winter areas below zone 8, grow in containers and move to a sunny indoor spot before first frost. |
| History | Though technically not native to the United States, Asclepias curassavica, often referred to as tropical milkweed, is often considered a naturalized perennial in the southern U.S. |
| Lore | Asclepias flowers are nectar-rich and the leaves are an important food source for Monarch caterpillars. Many sources state that tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is preferred by Monarch caterpillars due to its tender leaves. |
Details
| Description | An exotic yellow variety of tropical milkweed from South America. Large clusters of golden yellow flowers are displayed against yellow-green foliage. This easy care plant mixes beautifully with other tall perennials and is ideal for naturalized areas, meadows, and borders. Prune to the base in fall, especially if it does not go dormant naturally in your climate. This prevents Monarch butterflies from feeding at the wrong time of year. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Trumpet Vine (Campsis); Bee Balm (Monarda) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in slightly sandy to loamy, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune to the base periodically to rejuvenate plant. In harsh winter areas below zone 8, grow in containers and move to a sunny indoor spot before first frost. |
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History
| History | Though technically not native to the United States, Asclepias curassavica, often referred to as tropical milkweed, is often considered a naturalized perennial in the southern U.S. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Asclepias flowers are nectar-rich and the leaves are an important food source for Monarch caterpillars. Many sources state that tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is preferred by Monarch caterpillars due to its tender leaves. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.