Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1995
Good Qualities:
Color (3), strong stems (2), flowered late in season, long stems, no disease problems, easy to care for.
Problems:
Flowers took too long to fully open--hard to decide when to harvest (2), wilted during harvest (2), butterfly larvae, seed pods formed before some flowers opened.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 8.0 | 30.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.
2209-B Bulson Rd.
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
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