
Xerxes butterfly & amaranthus
Amaranthus
Amaranthus caudatus
Commonly known as Love Lies Bleeding, it has a cascading cluster of pink flowers.
Plant
Plant in late Spring or Summer. Prefers warm weather.
Xerxes Butterfly
The Xerxes Butterfly was native to the coastal sand dunes of San Francisco's Sunset district. Urban development caused this species to become extinct.