asclepias purpurascens

Meaning

A perennial herbaceous plant in the milkweed family, known for its clusters of deep purple to reddish-pink flowers and its importance as a host plant for monarch butterfly larvae.

Examples

• The asclepias purpurascens is often found in open woodlands and dry prairies throughout the eastern United States.
• Gardeners interested in native plants often cultivate asclepias purpurascens to provide habitat for pollinators.