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Butterfly Weed
Common Name:
Mexican Butterfly Weed
Botanical Name:
Asclepias curassavica
Plant Type:
Tender Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone:
9
AHS Heat Zone:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Water Usage:
Low; Medium
Soil Type:
Well-Drained
Height:
3 feet
Spread:
1-1/2 to 2 feet
Season of Bloom:
June to September
Bloom Color:
Orange/Red
Deciduous/Evergreen:
Deciduous
Native TX Plant:
Adapted
Wildlife Value:
Butterflies
Umbels of vivid orange and red flowers.
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