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Blood Flower Seeds

Asclepias curassavica

5.00 (12 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Asclepias curassavica seeds just below the surface of the soil in late fall or early spring. To start Asclepias curassavica seed indoors, sow just below the surface of the soil in a flat 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring. After the last frost and when the seedlings have grown tall enough to handle safely, transplant them.

Growing: Blood Flower milkweed tolerates light shade, as well as adapting well to either dry or moist soil. In cooler regions it can be grown as a container plant and brought indoors for the winter, or as an annual. These plants are fairly slow to mature. They tolerate some soil dryness, but grow best with occasional watering. Self seeding may occur, but volunteer plants can easily be transplanted or removed while they are still small. Blood Flower attracts numerous butterflies and hummingbirds, and resists deer. Harmless aphids may infest the foliage, but can be removed by a spray of water from the hose. This Blood Flower plant can be cut back at any time of its growth to produce new foliage or tidy its growth. Mature plants can be divided.

Harvesting: Blood Flower makes a striking cut flower. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened. Keep in mind that all parts of this Blood Flower plant are poisonous, and the milky sap can irritate the skin.

Seed Saving: After the plant finishes flowering, 3-4" narrow pods will form. Be sure to harvest the pods before they split and the silky fluff carries the seeds away on the wind. As soon as the seeds inside the pod ripen to their mature brown color, remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Split open the pods and take out the silky seed material. Remove the fluff from the seeds. Store Asclepias curassavica seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Bloodflower, Silkweed, Indian Root, Cotton Bush, Sunset Flower

Latin Name: Asclepias curassavica

Species Origin: Central and South America

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 11,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Red, Orange

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Butterfly milkweed

Best place to buy seeds for the backyard

I have purchased Everwild seeds for years. Fast shipping and the packaging of the seeds is first rate.

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By double purchase , single postage fare

great service

due to my laziness and not planning ahead , i purchased some seeds ; transaction completed . later i decided to add to the purchase but could not so i bought more on a separate order . being charged twice of course . i called sales but no answer because of close of day . texted leaving message request to merge the two purchases into one . bingo ! they saved my double postage fee ! shipping merged the purchases into one purchase ; i wasn't charged twice for two purchases . great deal ! great service . great attention to details on their part thanx

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Asclepias Curasavica

Asclepias Curasavica

The product arrived faster than what we thought, the packaging is beautiful and it can be resealed, the price was very competitive, We are doing a germination test to see how is the quality, I would need to upgrade the review later but so far 5 stars.

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By steve shull

Blood flower

Send me your review form a month from now.
I'm germinating seeds now. It's too early to submit a legitimate review.

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Ashley Nelson

Love it

I love their selection of wildflowers the most, but they have a nice variety of all seeds. I always received seeds quickly. The prices are great. They have a good germination rate. This is one of my go to seed places.

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Annette Johnson

Blood flowers

I received my seeds very quickly and had great customer service. I planted the seeds and all the areas I planted have begun to grow. I am very pleased. These flowers will be a great addition to my Butterfly garden. I will continue to buy seeds from Everwilde Farms.

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By David Folk

Seed sales

Your site said you did not have 1lb bags and I had to order 1/4lb to place an order at a higher price. I wanted two pounds. When I received my order it was not 10 1/4lb bags it was one bag at 1.5 lbs. The site would only let me order 10, not 12 or 2 lbs.seems you have the seed but will only sell at the lower quantity.

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Roger Riley

Great Company!

I ordered from Everwilde last year, and had a very high germination rate - plus I love their exceptional re-sealable seed packaging. First rate products, and fast shipping also. Very pleased

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By DMR

You will not be disappointed

I have purchased seeds from Everwilde many times. They ship the finest quality seeds quickly via the US mail. I have never had a problem with any seed packets they have sent.

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Sue

Asclepias curassavica

A non-native milkweed that is somewhat controversial at the momment, it is loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a host plant for Monarch and Queen butterflies. Germination rate if planted in the spring or early summer is very high. It is often perennial in my zone 8b garden. Beautiful flowers though out the summer.

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Jeff

Blood Flower

Outstanding germination rate! I'm very pleased with this company and will buy more of their seeds in the future.

Blood Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Crystal

GREAT

I love this plant. Fast grower if you let it. 100% germination rate from this company!
Nothing bad to say!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~11,000 Seeds) $16.80 $14.49 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $40.00 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $150.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $675.00 Notify Me
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $1,200.00 Notify Me
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $2,850.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

Also known as tropical milkweed, these brilliant red and yellow blossoms explode with color in their first growing season. Every butterfly garden needs this annual plant.
In 1753, eminent botanist Carl Linnaeus gave the Blood Flower milkweed its Latin genus name, "Asclepias." Asclepias, the name of the legendary Greek deity of medicine and healing, is especially appropriate since this plant formerly had numerous medicinal uses. At one time, the silk from the seed pods was spun for fabric or used for stuffing pillows; in World War II, school children gathered the silk to provide a cheap filling for soldiers' life jackets. Commercial attempts to make use of this abundant plant included the manufacture of paper, fabric, lubricant, fuel, and rubber; eventually these became impractical and were abandoned. In the wild, the Blood Flower milkweed attracts flocks of butterflies and their larvae; butterflies are immune to the plant's poison, and actually become rather poisonous themselves as protection from predators.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Asclepias curassavica seeds just below the surface of the soil in late fall or early spring. To start Asclepias curassavica seed indoors, sow just below the surface of the soil in a flat 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring. After the last frost and when the seedlings have grown tall enough to handle safely, transplant them.

Growing: Blood Flower milkweed tolerates light shade, as well as adapting well to either dry or moist soil. In cooler regions it can be grown as a container plant and brought indoors for the winter, or as an annual. These plants are fairly slow to mature. They tolerate some soil dryness, but grow best with occasional watering. Self seeding may occur, but volunteer plants can easily be transplanted or removed while they are still small. Blood Flower attracts numerous butterflies and hummingbirds, and resists deer. Harmless aphids may infest the foliage, but can be removed by a spray of water from the hose. This Blood Flower plant can be cut back at any time of its growth to produce new foliage or tidy its growth. Mature plants can be divided.

Harvesting: Blood Flower makes a striking cut flower. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened. Keep in mind that all parts of this Blood Flower plant are poisonous, and the milky sap can irritate the skin.

Seed Saving: After the plant finishes flowering, 3-4" narrow pods will form. Be sure to harvest the pods before they split and the silky fluff carries the seeds away on the wind. As soon as the seeds inside the pod ripen to their mature brown color, remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Split open the pods and take out the silky seed material. Remove the fluff from the seeds. Store Asclepias curassavica seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Bloodflower, Silkweed, Indian Root, Cotton Bush, Sunset Flower

Latin Name: Asclepias curassavica

Species Origin: Central and South America

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 11,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Red, Orange

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 12 reviews
5.0

Review By Butterfly milkweed

Best place to buy seeds for the backyard

I have purchased Everwild seeds for years. Fast shipping and the packaging of the seeds is first rate.

5.0

Review By double purchase , single postage fare

great service

due to my laziness and not planning ahead , i purchased some seeds ; transaction completed . later i decided to add to the purchase but could not so i bought more on a separate order . being charged twice of course . i called sales but no answer because of close of day . texted leaving message request to merge the two purchases into one . bingo ! they saved my double postage fee ! shipping merged the purchases into one purchase ; i wasn't charged twice for two purchases . great deal ! great service . great attention to details on their part thanx

5.0

Review By Asclepias Curasavica

Asclepias Curasavica

The product arrived faster than what we thought, the packaging is beautiful and it can be resealed, the price was very competitive, We are doing a germination test to see how is the quality, I would need to upgrade the review later but so far 5 stars.

5.0

Review By steve shull

Blood flower

Send me your review form a month from now.
I'm germinating seeds now. It's too early to submit a legitimate review.

5.0

Review By Ashley Nelson

Love it

I love their selection of wildflowers the most, but they have a nice variety of all seeds. I always received seeds quickly. The prices are great. They have a good germination rate. This is one of my go to seed places.

5.0

Review By Annette Johnson

Blood flowers

I received my seeds very quickly and had great customer service. I planted the seeds and all the areas I planted have begun to grow. I am very pleased. These flowers will be a great addition to my Butterfly garden. I will continue to buy seeds from Everwilde Farms.

5.0

Review By David Folk

Seed sales

Your site said you did not have 1lb bags and I had to order 1/4lb to place an order at a higher price. I wanted two pounds. When I received my order it was not 10 1/4lb bags it was one bag at 1.5 lbs. The site would only let me order 10, not 12 or 2 lbs.seems you have the seed but will only sell at the lower quantity.

5.0

Review By Roger Riley

Great Company!

I ordered from Everwilde last year, and had a very high germination rate - plus I love their exceptional re-sealable seed packaging. First rate products, and fast shipping also. Very pleased

5.0

Review By DMR

You will not be disappointed

I have purchased seeds from Everwilde many times. They ship the finest quality seeds quickly via the US mail. I have never had a problem with any seed packets they have sent.

5.0

Review By Sue

Asclepias curassavica

A non-native milkweed that is somewhat controversial at the momment, it is loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a host plant for Monarch and Queen butterflies. Germination rate if planted in the spring or early summer is very high. It is often perennial in my zone 8b garden. Beautiful flowers though out the summer.

5.0

Review By Jeff

Blood Flower

Outstanding germination rate! I'm very pleased with this company and will buy more of their seeds in the future.

5.0

Review By Crystal

GREAT

I love this plant. Fast grower if you let it. 100% germination rate from this company!
Nothing bad to say!