Asclepias purpurascens
Common name: Purple Milkweed
A smaller version of the Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) with slightly darker purple flowers, this milkweed is a great choice for hosting pollinators while offering a bit more of a showy display. It is drought tolerant once established, but will require extra water if placed in full sun. It is a host for Monarch caterpillars as well as many other pollinators that include butterflies, moths, and bees.
Limited availability.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth form
Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Light Purple
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot
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