Asclepias curassavica
BLOOD FLOWER, BUTTERFLY WEED
Asclepiadaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Orange Thorn

Plant type: deciduous shrub
H: 4m W: 1.5m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Find out more
potting

Fast Facts

potting
Re-potting in late winter lets a plant adjust before the growing season begins. Start by giving your plant a good drink at least an hour before the operation.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Asclepias curassavica
BLOOD FLOWER, BUTTERFLY WEED
Asclepiadaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & red or yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting , butterfly attracting, deer resistant






Advert