🦋 Milkweed Silky Deep Red
Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Deep Red'
Tropical milkweed with clusters of deep red and gold flowers – the host plant for monarch butterflies and a nectar source for many pollinators.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to tropical Central and South America
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Moderate; water when the top inch of soil is dry
📏 Size: Matures to 2-3 ft tall
🌸 Bloom Time: Nearly year-round in South Florida
🌱 Landscape Use: Butterfly and pollinator gardens, borders and containers
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Toxic if eaten – keep away from pets and children; sap can irritate skin
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Cut back occasionally in winter to keep plants healthy for monarchs, and feed with Espoma Flower-Tone.