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Asclepias purpurascens

Purple Milkweed

Very similar in look to Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed) but with the added bonus of much deeper pink blooms. The slightly longer stems are stiff, less likely to flop than other milkweeds.

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: June, July
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Fragrant Flower

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators

  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant

  • Plant Habit

    • Upright

  • Light Conditions

    • Sun

  • Native Plant Community

    • Wetland

  • Flower Color

    • Purple

  • Flower Hue

    • Medium

  • Flower Type

    • Umbel

  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"

  • Foliage Color

    • Green

  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium

  • Flower Form

    • Single

  • Flower Size

    • 2"

  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained

  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March

  • Growth Rate

    • Fast

  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

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