Silky Gold Milkweed is a tender erect perennial often grown as an annual with narrow whorled lance-like leaves. Large clusters of attractive small, intensely golden yellow flowers bloom all summer into fall. Performs best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. The milky sap released from damaged stems is very toxic if ingested.
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Origins: |
C. and S. America, and the Caribbean |
Height: |
2’ - 2.5’ |
Spread: |
1’ - 2’ |
Spacing: |
1.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. No serious disease or pest issues. Watch for aphids, which can lead to sooty mold if untreated.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Meadows, and Containers
COMPANION PLANTS: Seaside Oats, Tickseed, Aster
IMAGE: Photos by BallSeed Inc, Silky Gold Asclepias
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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