Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Deep Red' ~ Silky Deep Red Milkweed orn-berries Does poorly in rich

Does poorly in rich

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The small green leaves have small teeth can turn an attractive yellow in fall

Avoid pruning in spring

The Yellow Hummingbird Mint can grow up to 24 inches tall and spread up to 18 inches wide

Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Deep Red' ~ Silky Deep Red Milkweed orn-berries Does poorly in richSilky Deep Red 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 with deep red lower petals 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. Type: Perennial Origins: C. and S. America, and the Caribbean Height: 3 4 Spread: 2 3