Bloodflower

Bloodflower (Asclepias curassavica)

Bloodflower, also known as Mexican butterfly weed, Cotton bush

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden or yard, consider planting the butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii). This plant is renowned for its ability to draw in butterflies with its vibrant, nectar-rich flowers that bloom in various colors like purple, pink, and white throughout the summer and fall.

Key Facts About Bloodflower

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Attributes of Bloodflower

Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 cm to 1.5 cm
Flower Color
Red Orange Yellow

Scientific Classification of Bloodflower

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Gentians, dogbanes, madders, and allies
Family
Dogbane
Genus
Milkweeds
Species
Bloodflower

Toxicity

Ingestion, contact with sap