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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