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'Red Butterfly' Milkweed (Asclepias)
- Red & Yellow Bi-color Blooms,
- Host Plant for Monarchs,
- Deer Resistant
Description
Red Butterfly Milkweed is a vibrant, tropical milkweed known for its brilliant clusters of red flowers accented by warm orange centers. Blooming continuously in warm conditions, this long-flowering plant is a magnet for butterflies and other pollinators while also serving as a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Its upright growth habit and narrow green foliage create a striking presence in sunny garden beds, borders, and containers. Red Butterfly Milkweed thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and tolerates heat well. This colorful milkweed is an excellent choice for adding bold color and supporting pollinator activity throughout the growing season.
More Details
Common Name: Milkweed
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Attracts Wings: Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer
Flower Color: Orange Shades, Red Shades
Max Height: 1 - 3 Feet
Water Requirements: Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9, 10, 11
Attributes: Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant
Design Use: Massing, Specimen
Gardener Tips
For general how to grow tips for 'Red Butterfly' Milkweed (Asclepias) and how to care for your annuals. View Garden Crossings How to care for Annuals page. Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.
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