| Wildflower Information for Asclepias purpurascens | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Purple milkweed |
| Family | Apocynaceae (Dogbane family) |
| Flowers | color: red, pink petals: five |
| Leaves | opposite |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | June to August |
| Origin | native |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Asclepias purpurascens
Common name: Purple milkweed