Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Asclepias

Species:

Asclepias atroviolacea

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, maroon

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, monarch caterpillars

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy. Sow in warm soil after stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash