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Asclepias curassavica

Asclepias curassavica

Blood Flower

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.


Height

24-30 Inches

Spread

12-24 Inches

Bloom Color

Orange

USDA Hardiness Zone 9-11

Interesting Notes

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

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Full to part sun in moist, well drained soil.

Good Companions

Agastache x 'Purple Haze', Juncus effusus '', Helenium x 'Dancing Flames (Flammenspiel)', Kalimeris integrifolia 'Daisy Mae', Salvia greggii 'Maraschino', Salvia greggii 'Ultra Violet', Salvia greggii 'Wild Watermelon', Salvia gregii 'Wild Thing', Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues', Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman'

Characteristics & Attributes

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