Milkweed TROPICAL Bloodflower Asclepias Monarch Butterfly Host Plant 100 Seeds

Description: Milkweed TROPICAL Bloodflower Asclepias curassavica Monarch Butterfly Non-GMO 100 SeedsMonarch Butterfly & Queen Butterfly Host PlantPRODUCT DESCRIPTION Tropical Milkweed, BloodflowerAsclepias curassavicaAsclepias curassavica seeds do not need to be cold stratified (since it is a tropical plant). You can start these indoors about 4-8 weeks before the last frost. Plant the seeds about 1/4 inch deep and keep moist. They will germinate in about 2-3 weeks.SEED TYPE: Heirloom SeedALSO KNOWN AS: Tropical Milkweed, Cotton Bush, Mexican Butterfly Weed, Scarlet MilkweedGrow Heirloom Bloodflowers / Sunset Flowers - Plant Bloodflower / Sunset Flower SeedsBloodflower (Asclepias curassavica) is a perennial in zones 9-10 and warm season annual in other zones.It is a member of the milkweed family, which includes butterfly weed (A. tuberosa), prairie milkweed (A. sullivantii), and swamp milkweed (A. incarnata), midwestern native perennials in the Garden's permanent collection. The sepals of 'Red Butterfly' are scarlet and the crowns are yellow. Milkweed flowers form seedpods from which seeds with silky hairs are dispersed by wind. Bloodflower is a host plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae and its nectar attracts many other species of butterflies to the Garden.A unique and stunning Asclepias variety - Bloodflower or Sunset Flower - is a highly cherished plant with stunning flowers that mimic the colors of sunset. The Bloodflower is lesser known perhaps, but more colorful than its cousin, Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly Milkweed. Covering itself with gorgeous flowers of orange, yellow and red in midsummer, Bloodflower/Sunset Flower is a real dazzler in any wild garden.Scarlet star-shaped petals framed by spiky foliage make one of our most unique offeringsAnnual pollinator attractor with bright red & yellow bloomsSummer blooming and deer resistant, this variety can grow in nearly any soilThrives in bright, sunny growing areasAsclepias Curassavica ProsTop plant for monarch egg layingMonarch butterflies and others use as a nectar sourceA favorite source of nectar fuel for the monarch migrationShowy red and yellow blossoms all summerSeeding is not an issue in annual zonesEasy to transplantDeer and rabbit resistantCan Still flower while it produces seed- Blooms all seasonAnnual in most of US, perennial in USDA zones 8b-11**Must cut back in the fall in USDA zones 9-11 to prevent build up of the parasite OE.** FAST FACTS Name: Butterfly Milkweed Seeds Botanical Name: Asclepias curassavica Life Cycle: Perennial: USDA hardiness zones 8a-11 (lows -12.2 °C or 10 °F)Annual for zones below 8aFull sun to part shadeHeight: 2 to 3 feetSpacing: 1 to 2 ftFlowers: red-orange and yellow, ‘silky gold’, ‘silky red’ Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: North American Native, Tuberous-Rooted Herbaceous Perennial, Clusters of Bright Flowers Atop Upright Hairy Stems, Lanceolate Leaf Shape Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Good for Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Color: Orange Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Days to Maturity: 90-120 Days Plant Height: 28 inches Plant Spacing: 15-18 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: Yes Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Year Round PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: MILKWEED / ASCLEPIASPlanting Bloodflower / Sunset Flower SeedsAsclepias curassavica seeds do not need to be cold stratified (since it is a tropical plant). You can start these indoors about 4-8 weeks before the last frost. Plant the seeds about 1/4 inch deep and keep moist. They will germinate in about 2-3 weeks.PLANTING SEASON: SpringSOWING METHOD: Direct Sow, Start IndoorsLIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full SunPLANTING DEPTH: 1/4 inchPLANT HEIGHT: 40 inchesPLANT SPACING: 15 to 18 inchesWATER NEEDS: AverageHARDINESS ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9DAYS TO MATURITY: 90 to 120 daysTropical Milkweed Growing TipsStart cuttings or buy plants for full season bloom periodLusher leaves in partial shade.Plant more native milkweeds and supplement supply with tropical varietiesTaking cuttings at season’s end to place in water overwinterCollect seed pods as they start to crack openPlants can be overwintered indoorsSouthern California, Florida and Texas gardeners should consider cutting back tropical plants to the ground in fall to cut down the spread of OE and to encourage the monarchs to finish their fall migration.Try staggering your cuttings (cut back half now, the other half a few weeks later). This way, there’ll always be some milkweed available for unexpected monarch visitors. WE SHIP FAST &FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller's performance? In general, here's what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS isexperiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respondwithin a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need todo an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.

Price: 4.48 USD

Location: Sevierville, Tennessee

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