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  1. Blood Flower. Indian Root. Scarlet Milkweed. Sunset Flower. Swallow Wort. Tropical Milkweed. Phonetic Spelling. as-KLEE-pee-as kur-a-SA-vih-ka. This plant has low severity poison characteristics. See below. Description. Tropical Milkweed is a tender erect perennial often grown as an annual.

  2. Tropical Milkweed, Bloodflower, Blood Flower, Cotton Bush, Hierba de la Cucaracha, Mexican Butterfly Weed, Redhead, Scarlet Milkweed, Wild Ipecacuanha. Noted for its very long blooming season, Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) is an upright evergreen sub-shrub boasting eye-catching clusters of orange-red flowers adorned with yellow ...

  3. Asclepias curassavica, commonly called blood flower, tropical milkweed, or scarlet milkweed, is a tender, evergreen perennial in the dogbane family. It is thought to be native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, but has escaped cultivation and naturalized worldwide in many tropical and subtropical areas.

  4. Jun 16, 2021 · Garden. Blood flower Plant: Care, Location And Flowering Time. By Vicki J. Coldwell June 16, 2021. The blood flower is a special potted plant for the garden or living room. Read here how to plant and care for them. Few have a blood flower at home, though the showy, scarlet bloom is a real beauty.

  5. Jan 31, 2024 · Plant Characteristics: A perennial boasting vibrant orange and red flowers, known for attracting butterflies, especially Monarchs. Its upright growth and striking blooms make it a standout in any sunny garden. Growing & Care: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

  6. Plant Details. Category: Perennial. Light: Full Sun. Bloom Season: Summer, Autumn. Height: 24-36" / 61-91cm. Space: 18-24" / 46-61cm. Zones: 9, 10, 11, 12. Lowest Temp: 20° to 30°F / -7° to -1°C. Colors: Red, Orange. Basic Care. Very easy to grow in virtually any location. Tolerates hot, dry conditions. Best in fertile, well-drained soil.

  7. Bloodflower is a host plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae and its nectar attracts many other species of butterflies to the Garden. Soil: Moderate. Plant Shape: Upright. Exposure: Full Sun. Bloom Time: May - June. July - August. September - October. Bloom Color: Red. Yellow. Landscape Use: Bedding or Border. Wildlife Interest:

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