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Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Asclepias curassavica |
| Principal Common Name | Blood Flower |
| Common Name(s) | Milkweed |
| Synonym | |
| Description | A woody-based plant with stiff stems and narrow 6" leaves and clusters of vivid red flowers. |
| General Comments | |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | South America |
| Height Range | 2 - 3 FT |
| Spread Range | 1 - 2 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 8 : 9 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Medium Green |
| Leaf Texture | Narrow : Smooth |
| Form | Shrub |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Time | Summer |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Easy |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
| Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Medium |
| Outstanding Features | Attracts Butterflies : Color : Flower : Form : Poor Soil tolerant |
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