Purple Milkweed
Asclepias purpurascens
Description
Purple Milkweed is a perennial plant native to North America. It is known for its beautiful, deep purple to pinkish flowers, which are appealing to various pollinators, especially butterflies. The plant typically grows in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands, thriving in well-drained soils.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- June, July
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- Deep purple to pinkish flowers