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    Asclepias purpurascens

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Asclepias purpurascens plant details

    Asclepias purpurascens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Asclepias purpurascens

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, monarch host, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asclepias purpurascens

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This lovely eastern North American native has intriguing clusters of rose pink flowers in early summer. This is a non-invasive, easy to grow, hardy perennial that can successfully take on wet and dry soils alike. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Asclepias purpurascens plant

    How to Grow Asclepias purpurascens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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