2650 Blood Flower Seeds Tropical Milkweed Mexican Butterfly Weed Fast Shipping
Asclepias curassavica, commonly known as Blood Flower, Tropical Milkweed, or Mexican Butterfly Weed, is a vibrant perennial that produces clusters of striking red and orange flowers. This plant is a magnet for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies, and adds brilliant color to gardens from summer through fall.
General Information:
- Botanical Name: Asclepias curassavica
- Common Names: Blood Flower, Tropical Milkweed, Mexican Butterfly Weed
- Plant Type: Tender perennial (often grown as annual in cooler climates)
- Mature Height: 2-3 feet
- Flower Color: Red and orange bicolor blooms
- Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Growing Information:
- USDA Zones: 8-11 (can be grown as annual in cooler zones)
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; tolerates various soil types
- Germination: Surface sow seeds; light aids germination
- Special Features: Attracts butterflies, deer resistant, long blooming period
This packet contains approximately 2650 seeds (1/4 ounce), providing ample quantity for multiple plantings or sharing with fellow gardening enthusiasts. The seeds are suitable for direct sowing in warm soil or starting indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.