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SILKY RED MILKWEED
Asclepias curvassavica 'Silky Red'
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 16982)
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List Price $45.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 8-11 · Mature Height: 3-4 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Buy Silky Red Milkweed online. Silky Red Milkweed features beautiful clusters of red flower buds that open a deep velvety red, revealing yellow throats. These plants are sure to attract lots of amazing butterflies to your garden. It is considered to be an herbaceous perennial in the south.
Family: Apocynaceae · Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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SILKY RED MILKWEED Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Prefers Dry Soils |
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
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SILKY RED MILKWEED Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Asclepias is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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