On the “Endangered” list in several states, Purple Milkweed is easy to grow, tolerating a range of soil and light conditions.
It adds an unusual accent to garden beds with its large, attractive rose-purple flowers and long seed pods. Although Purple Milkweed tolerates shady spots, it flowers better in sun.
A host plant for Monarch butterflies, it is also a nectar source for bees, butterflies and early hummingbirds.
Heads Up!
The Virginia Living Museum will open at 11AM to the public today to allow staff to get operations up and running after extensive power loss last night.
This will NOT interfere with regular summer camp operations, camp will begin at 9AM.
Thank you for your patience!
Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!
