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Bloodflower Butterfly Milkweed

C$16.49
Asclepias curassavica
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Bloodflower Butterfly Milkweed
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Common Name: Bloodflower Butterfly Milkweed
Botanical Latin Name: Asclepias curassavica
Alternate Common Names: Tropical milkweed, Bloodflower, Blood flower, Scarlet milkweed, Mexican butterfly weed, Cotton bush
Hardiness Zone: 8a
Color: Red

We do not sell Live plants We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.

Listing is for 5 Seeds. Bloodflower Butterfly Milkweed is a fast-growing milkweed with upright stems and vivid clusters of red, orange, and yellow blooms. The flowers are arranged in rounded clusters and have the distinctive milkweed structure that gives them a sculptural, star?and?crown look up close. Plants branch readily in good light, producing repeated flushes of color and a strong vertical accent in beds and containers.

Grow it in full sun with well-drained soil and water consistently while it establishes, then allow the surface to dry slightly between deep waterings. Pinching the tips early can encourage branching and more flowering points later in the season. Overwatering in heavy soil is the most common issue, so prioritize drainage and airflow around the stems.

After flowering, elongated pods may form and mature into seeds with silky tufts, adding an extra layer of interest late in the season. Use it as a bold mid-border plant, tuck it into mixed containers for height and color, or mass it for a bright, hot-toned block. With steady sun and careful watering, it delivers showy bloom clusters that read from a distance and reward close inspection.

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