Family: Asclepiadaceae
Scientific Name: Asclepias curassavica cultivars
Common Name: Asclepias Silky Gold, Asclepias Silky Scarlett, Silkweed
Description | A tall tender perennial that attracts nectar seeking animals. |
Pronunciation | (as-KLEE-pi-as)(in-kar-NAY-ta) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
Hardiness Zone | 8b-11 |
Sunlight | full to partial shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | 10-15 degrees F |
Flowers | 3-4 inches long clusters, attracts butterflies, bees, Hummingbirds, moths and other nectar seeking insects |
Fruit | 3 inch long spindle shaped seed pod follicles |
Leaves | opposite, narrow 6 inch long, lance shaped |
Dimensions | 3-4 feet tall by 2-3 foot spread |
Maintenance | self seeds in warmer climates |
Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
Native Site | South America |
Misc Facts | Has a milky sap that can be a irritant to some people. |
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