Description
Larval Host Plant (butterflies):
Monarch
Larval Host Plant (moths):
Milkweed Tussock
Striped Garden Caterpillar
Unexpected Cycnia
Asclepias purpurascens / Purple Milkweed
$15.00
A fragrant rose-purple milkweed with sweet-scented blooms. A magnet for pollinators. This uncommon species is native to lightly shaded edges and open woods. Deer resistant, non-aggressive. Read more on our blog.
Host for Monarch caterpillars, nectar source for many butterflies. This is a specialized, niche-adapted milkweed species. It is not easy to grow. If you are looking to feed Monarchs in a garden, consider one of the common, easy-to-grow species such as swamp milkweed or common milkweed.
Height: 3′ Blooms: June
Siting: Well-drained to moist soil, part sun to part shade. Tolerates full sun.
Deer Resistance: High
Provenance: NJ
Seasonally Available: This species will be available for purchase after emergence. This is typically in late spring/early summer/autumn. No holds or advance orders.
Additional information
| Size | Quart, Deep, Three inch pot, Quart |
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