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Asclepias purpurascens
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 6a-10b
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
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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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