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Milkweed Asclepias Silky Gold (4.5" Pot)

Milkweed Asclepias Silky Gold (4.5" Pot)

Annual with Bold Golden-Yellow Blooms and Exceptional Pollinator Appeal

This stunning annual showcases bold golden-yellow flower clusters that attract pollinators from spring through fall. This heat-loving milkweed delivers exceptional continuous blooms, monarch butterfly attraction, and drought tolerance, making it perfect for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and creating vibrant wildlife-friendly displays.

Key Features

  • Bold Golden-Yellow Blooms: Luminous flower clusters create cheerful color all season long
  • Monarch Butterfly Magnet: Essential host plant for monarch caterpillars and nectar source for butterflies
  • Continuous Blooming: Blanketed with blossoms from spring through fall
  • Heat Loving: Flourishes in hot summer temperatures
  • Drought Tolerant: Waterwise once established
  • Pollinator Paradise: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds

Growing Specifications

  • Light: Full sun
  • Mature Size: 18-24" tall x 12-18" wide
  • Hardiness: Annual (frost-tender)
  • Type: Annual
  • Bloom Time: Spring through fall
  • Pruning: Minimal pruning needed. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

Care & Growing Conditions

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize sparingly as milkweed prefers lean soil conditions.

Pricing & Availability

All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.

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