Annual (Seasonal Color)
Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Deep Red'

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Blood Flower

Long narrow green-bronze leaves on strong stems bearing clusters of deep red and yellow flowers from late spring to late fall. Great tall plant for landscape borders.

Interesting Notes

Prized in the garden for attracting butterflies!

Height
28 Inches
Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Bloom Color
Red Orange
Attributes
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Exposure
Sun Tolerant
Growth Rate in the Garden
Medium
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring / Early Summer
Summer
Late Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Late Spring / Early Summer
Late Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
Average
Asclepias curassavica (Blood Flower)
A monarch butterfly gravitates to the flower of the tropical milkweed. Photo courtesy of Margy Terpstra

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