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Purple Silkweed (Asclepias hallii) is a perennial forb or herb native to the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Purple Silkweed (Latin: Asclepias hallii, family Asclepiadaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Purple Silkweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Purple Silkweed is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family native to ARI, COL, NEV, NWM, UTA, and WYO. Purple Silkweed thrives in full to partial sun and prefers dry to moist conditions.
Purple Silkweed grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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