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Asclepias curvassavica
Blood Flower Milkweed
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Richard Devine
Description
This perennial has delightful green leaves with bright red and orange flowers that attract butterflies.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.