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Asclepias curvassavica

Blood Flower Milkweed

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

This perennial has delightful green leaves with bright red and orange flowers that attract butterflies.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.