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Posted 10/18/2022 in Perennial

Asclepias purpurascens

A native herbaceous perennial, Asclepias purpurascens features clusters of small deep rose-pink flowers in the early to mid summer. Flowers give way to smooth seed pods that split open to self-seed. Butterflies are attracted to flowers.

Post Details

Latin Name
Asclepias purpurascens
Common Name
Purple Milkweed
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
1-3 ft
Suggested Uses
Natural Garden
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A native herbaceous perennial, Asclepias purpurascens features clusters of small deep rose-pink flowers in the early to mid summer. Flowers give way to smooth seed pods that split open to self-seed. Butterflies are attracted to flowers.

Special Care Instructions

Drought tolerant. Spreads by rhizomes. Self seeds. Does well in dry soil.

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