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    Asclepias curassavica 'Wildfire'

    Also Known As

    • Wildfire Butterflyweed
    • Wildfire Scarlet Milkweed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Asclepias curassavica 'Wildfire' plant details

    Asclepias curassavica 'Wildfire' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Asclepias curassavica 'Wildfire'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asclepias curassavica 'Wildfire'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Brilliant red blooms atop each stem in fall. Green leafy stems. Hardy to 15 °F. Can be grown as an annual; collected seeds can be planted in spring. Attracts Monarch butterflies.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Asclepias curassavica 'Wildfire' plant

    How to Grow Asclepias curassavica 'Wildfire'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold' flower by Stan Shebs
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