Silky Deep Red Asclepias

This upright evergreen sub-shrub features eye-catching clusters of deep red flowers with bright yellow hoods from late spring to fall. Reaching up to 1.2 meters in height, its lance-shaped green leaves provide a critical food source for Monarch caterpillars. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for butterfly gardens and sunny borders. In cooler regions, it is often treated as an annual, though it self-seeds readily in warmer climates.