These adaptable milkweed sport darker flowers than most of their relatives, and are drought resistant once established! Though their foliage is similar to common milkweed with broad, rounded leaves, purple milkweed are slow both to establish and to spread. May eventually spread from seed and runners, but are unlikely to be vigorous about it. Transplanting should be avoided. 

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Loam, Clay Loam

Height: 2’-4’

Bloom Color: Purple/Dark Pink

Bloom Time: May-Jul

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, skippers, and occasionally hummingbirds. Hosts the monarch butterfly, a couple of moths, and a few smaller insects. Milkweeds are not usually heavily browsed, but should be protected if deer and rabbits are common in the area.