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Purple Milkweed
Asclepias purpurascens 
Sweet Joe-Pye
Eupatorium purpureum
Plant: Hairy Sunflower - Helianthus hirsutus
About PlantsPlants are grown in commercial potting soil in round pots that are 2.5" in diameter and 5" in depth. The plants are started outdoors and transplanted into pots.
Shipping Plants
Plants are only available for pickup in Topeka, KS by appointment. I do not ship potted plants. You can also find me at the Lawrence farmers market on Saturdays (7am-11am); or the Topeka Library Market on Mondays (7:30am-11:30am).Buy Plants
About SeedsSeeds are sold by the packet. Most packets contains well over 100 seeds.
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Seed orders are shipped when order is received. Most seeds are harvested in the October which is when there is the best availabilityBuy Seeds
Synonym
Family
Aster - Asteraceae
Description
This sunflower does well in part shade. It isn't as tall as our other wild sunflowers. Birds love the seeds. Spreads by underground stems but not aggressively.Characteristics
Plant Type:
Herb Longevity:
Perennial Mature Height:
4.0'
Mature Width:
0.0'
Flower Color:
Yellow
Sun Requirement:
Part Sun to Shade Water Requirement:
Medium to Drained Companion Plants
Asclepias purpurascens
Eupatorium purpureum