Asclepias Curassavica Silky Scarlet. It is native to the american tropics and has a pantropical distribution as an introduced species other common names include bloodflower or blood flower cotton bush hierba de la cucaracha mexican butterfly weed redhead scarlet milkweed and wild ipecacuanha. Add to my wish list.
After reading this article i was going to go out and purchase some for my garden. Butterflies can t resist this evergreen perennial. I wish i could attach a picture as it looks like tropical milkweed as well not butterfly weed asclepias tuberosa.
Asclepias curassavica silky scarlet asclepias curassavica silky scarlet 2 80.
I am excited it is tropical. Scarlet butterflyweed is a tropical milkweed that puts on a vibrant color show with deep red and yellow flowers that are attractive to beneficial pollinators and butterflies. Semi deciduous it dies back in cold weather and grows throughout winter in warm climates. Add to my wish list.