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Asclepias curassavica

Bloodflower or scarlet milkweed

Asclepias curassavica is a tender perennial that grows upright and tall with spiraling lanceolate leaves. The flowers, in small scarlet red and orange umbels, are very bright and showy, and wonderful at attracting Monarch butterflies. Blood Flower is a milkweed and thus contains a milky sap that exudes from the foliage when cut or damaged.

Pricing:

Asclepias curassavica - 72 per flat

$50.40

Height

24-30 Inches

Spread

12-24 Inches

Bloom Color

Orange

USDA Hardiness Zone 8B-11

Bloodflower Interesting Notes

The seeds pods of Blood Flower are showy as well and have been used dried, as ornaments.