Asclepias purpurascens

Common Name: Purple Milkweed

SKU: Purple Milkweed

Asclepias purpurascens

Common Name: Purple Milkweed

SKU: 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 wil ...

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs
Soil Type
Medium, Medium Dry, Medium Wet
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
Purple
Fall Color
None
Size
Max height4 Feet Max width2 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, Flat of 18 (pints)
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Pollinator hot spot