Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Yellow'

Also Known As

Blood Flower
Golden Butterflyweed
Indian Root
Silky Yellow Butterfly Weed
Swallow-wort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8b-12

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Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Yellow' plant details

Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Yellow' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Yellow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Yellow'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Solid yellow blooms are borne from spring to fall on this vigorous and fast growing upright perennial. Raise Monarch Butterflies in your own backyard! The Monarchs migrate through our area just as the Asclepias begin to awaken in spring, just in time for the females to lay their eggs on the new growth. A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.

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How to Grow Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Yellow'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen