| Purple-Flowered Rockrose | |
| Orchid Rock Rose | |
| Sun Rose |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Other |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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