Perennial
Butterfly Weed Silky Scarlet
| Botanical Name | Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Scarlet' |
| Description | Easily grown drought tolerant perennial. Upright grower with clusters of beautiful scarlet red blooms at the end of hairy stems with lance-shaped leaves. Attracts butterflies. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | "2-3' H x 18-24"" W" |
| Water | Little water needed once established |
| Zones | Zones 7-10 |
| Fertilization | Fertilize in early spring before new growth begins. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. Little pruning is generally needed. |
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