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.
Height24-30 Inches |
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Spread12-24 Inches |
Bloom Color
OrangeUSDA 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 CompanionsAgastache 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' |
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