Bloodflower / Sunset Flower Seeds Asclepias curassavica
- Annual; Grows up to 40 Inches
- Bright Red and Orange Bloom
- Prefers full sun exposure
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
|---|---|
| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (March - June): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 Pre-Orders | Mid March |
| Zones 7 Pre-Orders | Late March-Early April |
| Zones 6 Pre-Orders | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 5 Pre-Orders | Mid-Late April |
| Zones 2 – 4 Pre-Orders | Late April-Early May |
| All Zones Ship Until Inventory is Sold Out | May - June |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris (Late August - November): | |
| All Zones | Start Shipping late August |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (September - January): | |
| Zones 2-4 Pre-Orders | Mid September |
| Zones 5 Pre-Orders | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 Pre-Orders | Late September |
| Zones 7 Pre-Orders | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 Pre-Orders | Early October |
| All Zones Ship Until Inventory is Sold Out | Mid October - January |
| NOTE: Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots ship to ALL ZONES beginning in October. | |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
Product Description
Grow Heirloom Bloodflowers / Sunset Flowers - Plant Bloodflower / Sunset Flower Seeds
A unique and stunning Asclepias variety – Bloodflower or Sunset Flower – is a highly cherished North American native wildflower. Its leaves and pollen are essential food sources to migrating Monarch Butterflies and their larvae, as well as other winged friends. 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.
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Fast Facts
Name: Bloodflower / Sunset Flower Seeds Botanical Name: Asclepias curassavica Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Orange-Red Blooms with Yellow Clustered Flowers in Center,Upright Habit,Whorled Leaf Features: Heirloom,Attracts Pollinators,Attracts Hummingbirds,Container Garden,Cut Flower Garden,Deer Resistant,Poor Soil Tolerant Color: Red,Yellow Blooms: Summer,Fall Days to Maturity: 90-120 Days Plant Height: 40 inches Plant Spacing: 15-18 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Sowing Method: Indoor Sow,Direct Sow Cold Stratification: Yes Seeds per Packet: 300 mg Seeds per Pound: 90,700 Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Ships: Year Round -
Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 50 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 100 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 400 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to 1,600 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 8,000 Sq. Ft
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