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Asclepias purpurascens

Family: Apocynaceae, Genus: Asclepias

Description:

Asclepias purpurascens, a type of milkweed, is native to the Eastern, Southern, and Midwestern United States. It features flowers that change from pink to darker purple and is an indicator of oak savanna. This plant is endangered in some states and attracts monarch butterflies and other insects. It grows 2 feet tall and has rosy-purple, hoya-like flowers.

Sources:
  1. [1] Asclepias purpurascens: Plant Delights. Visit Source
  2. [2] Asclepias purpurascens: Wikipedia. Visit Source
  3. [3] Asclepias purpurascens: Plant Delights. Visit Source

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Last Updated June 30, 2025

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