Purple Milkweed, Asclepias purpurascens whole plant
Purple Milkweed, Asclepias purpurascens flowers
Purple Milkweed, Asclepias purpurascens close up flowers
Purple Milkweed, Asclepias purpurascens whole plant
Purple Milkweed, Asclepias purpurascens flowers
Purple Milkweed, Asclepias purpurascens close up flowers
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Purple Milkweed
Asclepias purpurascens
SKU: HC013950
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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
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Erosion Control
Soil Moisture
Average
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer
SKU
HC013950
Description
Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens) is a rare and showy Milkweed species. This Mid-western wildflower is a host plant for Monarch populations in the middle portion of the US. A robust grower, Purple Milkweed does well in most any soil and appreciates moisture. Spreading by underground rhizomes, Purple Milkweed is best grown in unused areas of your yard, along ditch banks and fences where it can spread without overrunning other perennials. Good companion plants include Helianthus (perennial Sunflower) and Beebalm (Monarda).
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