Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens) is a seasonal interest plant with purple flowers in early summer. They prefer mesic soil in part sun, tolerating light shade or sun, where they grow up to 3 feet tall. They are a good choice for shaded slopes. Purple Milkweed is also a host plant for the Monarch butterfly. Companion plants include Lady Fern (Athyrium felix-femina) and White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs. Host plant of the Monarch Butterfly.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam Height
Short Spacing
2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies,
Hummingbirds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
May,
June Bloom Color
Purple Seasonality
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10