2 Silky Red Milkweed Live Plants, Asclepias Curassavica Bare Root, Red Orange Butterfly Garden Flowers, Monarch Host Plant

Silky Red Milkweed – Set of 2 Live Bare-Root Plants

Bring color and pollinator-friendly beauty to your garden with Silky Red Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)! Known for its striking red-orange flowers and appeal to butterflies, this tropical milkweed is a wonderful addition to sunny gardens and pollinator planting areas.

This listing includes 2 live bare-root milkweed plants, approximately 4–6 inches long. Plant them in a suitable outdoor location and enjoy watching them establish and grow.

🦋 PLANT DETAILS

• Common name: Silky Red Milkweed / Tropical Milkweed

• Botanical name: Asclepias curassavica

• Quantity: 2 live plants

• Plant size: Approximately 4–6 inches

• Plant form: Bare root

• Flower color: Red and orange, typical of this species

• Placement: Outdoor

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-draining loam or garden soil

• Growth habit: Upright flowering perennial or subshrub in warm climates

🧡 WHY GROW SILKY RED MILKWEED?

• Bright, eye-catching red-orange flower clusters

• Nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators

• Host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars

• A colorful choice for sunny pollinator gardens

• Suitable for warm-climate gardens and outdoor containers

☀️ GROWING AND CARE

Sunlight: Choose a location with plenty of direct sunlight for healthy growth and flowering.

Water: Water after planting and keep the soil moderately moist while the roots establish. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil: Use well-draining soil; avoid sites where water remains around the roots.

Climate: Tropical milkweed thrives in warm conditions and is sensitive to frost. Its behavior as a perennial depends on the climate.

Pollinator garden note: Tropical milkweed can affect monarch migration and parasite dynamics in some regions when it remains available year-round. In areas where it is discouraged, consider locally native milkweed species instead. Check local guidance before planting.

📦 WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 2 live Silky Red Milkweed plants

• Approximately 4–6 inches long

• Shipped bare root, without a pot or attached growing medium

🌱 BARE-ROOT PLANTING TIPS

1. Unpack the plants promptly and inspect the roots.

2. If the roots appear dry, briefly rehydrate them in room-temperature water.

3. Plant in well-draining soil, positioning the roots naturally without bending or crushing them.

4. Water to settle the soil around the roots, allowing excess water to drain.

5. Gradually acclimate the plants to full sun if they have been shipped in a box.

Please note that bare-root plants may arrive without foliage or flowers, and some temporary wilting or slow growth can occur after shipping. Flowering at arrival is not guaranteed.

Add vibrant color to your garden while creating a welcoming space for butterflies and other pollinators!