Asclepias curassavica

Blood flower.  An erect, evergreen perennial subshrub often grown as an annual.  The leaves are about 5 inches long, narrowly elliptic and pointed at both ends.  Clusters of red and yellow flowers will appear from spring to fall.  Asclepias will grow up to 3 feet tall with an equal spread, making it a good choice for border plantings.  Hardy to 20F.  Asclepias curassavica is available this week in #1 containers.