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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.

Asclepias curassavica Growing and Maintenance Tips

Full to part sun in moist, well drained soil.

Good Companions

Autumn sage Salvia greggii 'Maraschino',
Autumn sage Salvia gregii 'Wild Thing',
Baby sage Salvia microphylla 'Wild Watermelon'

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate
Medium
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Exposure
Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Summer
Late Summer
Attributes
Open Pollinated
Wildflower Garden
Moist Sun
Container
Soil Moisture Needs
Good Drainage
Dry
Moist