Xerxes butterfly & amaranthus

Amaranthus​

Amaranthus caudatus

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Commonly known as Love Lies Bleeding, it has a cascading cluster of pink flowers. 

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Plant

Plant in late Spring or Summer. Prefers warm weather.

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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.