| Latin Name |
Ascplepias purpurascens |
| Flower Color |
Purple |
| Urban Environment |
Salt Tolerant |
| Height (in inches) |
48 |
| Spread (in inches) |
24 |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Moisture |
Medium, Medium Dry, Medium Wet |
| Light |
Full Sun, Part Sun/Part Shade |
| Benefit |
Butterfly host plant, Pollinator hot spot |
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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 and provides nectar for many other pollinators that include butterflies, moths, and bees.
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