Flowers are in rounded clusters of 25-140 at the tops of the stems or on stalks arising from where the upper leaves join the main stem. Each pinkish purple flower is about 1/4" wide, with 5 purplish, reflexed petals surrounding 5 spreading, pinkish purple hoods, each with a tiny, pointed horn arising from it. The fruits are 2-4" long, fat pods covered with many tiny projections and filled with fluffy seeds. Blooms Late Spring-Summer.
by gramoz Aug 14, 2002 11:03 AM
Photo of Asclepias purpurascens
by hello85 Dec 19, 2006 10:32 PM
Easily transplanted, this photo shows the earlier growth (darker leaves) and the newest sprouts since transplanting to our yard in June '07.
by Magpye Aug 6, 2007 9:09 PM
This transplant .. is still putting on new leaves on the newest stems, that have sprouted since transplanting! (August '07)
by Magpye Aug 6, 2007 9:09 PM
Butterfly on Purple Milkweed
by creekwalker Jun 21, 2008 12:12 AM
Asclepias purpurascens in fruit
by Zaragoza Apr 13, 2010 11:38 AM
