This butterfly weed, Asclepias curassavica, is also known as blood flower. Cathy recently bought a few plants in both orange (this one) and all yellow. Sadly, it is not hardy enough for in-ground planting as a perennial here, but it should do well in containers and brighten up the back patio. This one is in a container right outside our kitchen door and looks great against the green backdrop of Rudbekia growing around the patio. I especially like the bi-color nature of this one, although the all-yellow variety is nice, too.
Asclepias curassavica Orange
Posted under Flowers and Plants and tagged with Asclepias, Asclepias curassavica, Blood Flower, Bloom, Blooms, Butterfly Weed, Herbaceous Perennial, Orange, Perennial, Tender Perennial
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Monday, June 03, 2019, Asclepias curassavica Orange
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#asclepias #asclepiascurassavica #bloodflower #bloom #blooms #butterflyweed #herbaceousperennial #orange #perennial #tenderperennial
See link to my blog in my bio, where there is more detail about each photo.