New England Wild Flower Society

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Asclepias purpurasecens

purple milkweed

Bloom Color: Purple

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Wet
Ecoregion
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Specimen


North American Distribution


purple milkweed - Asclepias purpurasecens from Native Plant Trust
purple milkweed - Asclepias purpurasecens from Native Plant Trust
purple milkweed - Asclepias purpurasecens from Native Plant Trust