
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
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