Asclepias curassavica 'Red Butterfly'
Annual Milkweed, Blood Flower, Indian Root, Tropical Milkweed, Silkweed, Swallow-wort
Family: Apocynaceae Dogbane
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Red, yellow |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing |
| Height | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Green |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Naturalizing |