- Share on facebook
- Share on twitter
- Share on pinterest
- Share on whatsapp
- Share on blogger
- Email to a friend
Asclepias curassavica
Save
Blood flowerPerennialFamily: Asclepiadaceae
- Height: 1mSpread: 60cm
Ad
Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Known as tropical milkweed or blood flower, Asclepias curassavica is an evergreen subshrub with mid-green leaves, bearing pretty red and yellow umbel-like flowers from summer to autumn. The blooms are often followed by fruit.
Native to the American tropics, it's typically grown in Britain as an annual, suitable for bedding and container displays.
Grow Asclepias curassavica in well-drained soil in full sun. Move containers indoors in autumn to keep them over winter.
Ad
Plant calendar
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyes**yes
Asclepias ‘Curassavica’ and wildlife
Asclepias ‘Curassavica’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Asclepias ‘Curassavica’ poisonous?
Asclepias ‘Curassavica’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Loading...
Ad
Ad
Ad
Loading...
Ad
Loading...