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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:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.