Red Butterflies Milkweed
Asclepias curassavica 'Red Butterflies'
SKU
02191
Clusters of attractive buds open to bright scarlet-red and yellow flowers. This easy care, well-behaved plant needs little attention and provides wonderful color. Tolerates poor, unimproved soils. Ideal for naturalized areas, meadows, and borders. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | as-KLE-pee-us ku-rah-SAV-ik-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Asclepias curassavica is native to South America. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Poor Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in slightly sandy to loamy, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune to the base periodically to rejuvenate plant. In harsh winter areas below zone 8, grow in containers and move to a sunny indoor spot before first frost.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant