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Common Name:
Red Butterflyweed
Origin:
South America
Description:
A. curassavica “Silky Deep Red”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Brilliant red/yellow blooms atop each stem in fall. Green leafy stems. Can be grown as an annual; collected seeds can be planted in spring. Attracts Monarch butterflies.
Characteristics:
Temperature: Hardy to 15F
Sun: Sun to Part Shade
Water: Moderate
Size: 3 to 4 ft tall