Asclepias, Tropical Milkweed, Bloodflower, Yellow Butterfly Weed, Mexican Milkweed, Scarlet Milkweed
Asclepiascurassavica 'Silky Yellow'

Synonym:Asclepias cubensis

Synonym:Asclepias margaritacea

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting