Red butterflyweed 'Silky deep red'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Silky deep red is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

As Silky deep red is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

During WWII the silky part attached to the seeds was used for life jackets.¹²³ Milkweed is more bouyant then cork by 5 or 6 fold.¹²³

Milkweed, Butterfly weed, Bloodflower, Mexican Milkweed

¹ Native Plant Society of Texas

² Washington Post

³ Your Country’s Armed Services Need Milkweed Floss: How You Can Help