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Purple Milkweed

Asclepias purpurascens
SKU: HC013950
$10.99
per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
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Overview
Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens) is a rare species of milkweed found in the Midwest and grown for its showy purple flowers. Spreading via rhizomes, it's best planted in unused areas and side yards where it can spread happily. Only one per customer, please.
key features
Botanical Name
Asclepias purpurascens
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Erosion Control
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
12-36" wide
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer
SKU
HC013950
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