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Asclepias curassivica 'Red Butterflies'

Milkweed

  • Beautiful red blooms with a yellow crown
  • Ideal for naturalizing
  • Tolerates poor, unimproved soil

  • Category: Annuals
  • Hardiness Zone: 8-11
  • Height: 24-36 in
  • Spread: 18-24 in
  • Bloom Color: Red, Yellow
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5967 1G 0 $14.99
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Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Great Foliage
• Mass Planting
Habit
• Upright
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asclepias curassivica 'Red Butterflies'

Cut back at end of flowering season so migrating Monarchs aren't confused (bloom time is longer than native milkweed, but it's still a great food source earlier in season!)