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Purple Milkweed
Native wildflower
Native wildflowerAsclepias purpurascens
- Partial sun
- Zones 3–8
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- Low water
- Perennial
Overview
Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens) is a perennial native wildflower. Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8. Prefers full sun.
Planting
Direct sow seeds in spring after last frost, or stratify seeds in fall for spring germination; start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates poor and sandy soils, slightly acidic to neutral pH. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.