Description
New to our catalogue
This plant is toxic if ingested.
Flowering: Spring – Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 80cm
Spread: 20-50cm
Further information:
This plant dies back in winter. Trim back old stems but mark where it is.
Common Name: Purple milkweed
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Apocynaceae
Foliage: lanceolate
Basic Colour: ( Pink)
Flower Colour: Pink / Salmon / purple
Natural Flowering: April – June
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 80cm
Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral
Location: container / cottage garden / border / rock garden / Mediterranean
Usage: ornamental / attracts butterflies
Pruning:
Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance / shallow soil
Origin: USA
Lesley W. (verified owner) –
Ah! they looked a little weary on arrival. One week later they are developing new growth. TLC that’s all that is needed.
Anonymous (verified owner) –