Butterfly Weed 'Silky Gold' | Monrovia
Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold'
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Typically available from early spring through summer. Check with your local store for current availability.
Herbaceous perennial with a rounded form. Large clusters of deep yellow flowers welcome butterflies into the garden all summer long. Use as background for colorful garden beds in pollinator gardens.
Plant with Salvia 'Mystic Spires Blue'
Characteristics
Landscape Size: 3'-4' tall, 2'-3' wide
Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Sunset Zone: 8, 9, 12-24
Growth Habit: Rounded
Growth Rate: Fast
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions. Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods.
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices
Visit: National County Extension Offices
Green Thumb Guide
Plant in enriched soil with good drainage. Prune plant to the base to encourage new growth.
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