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Asclepias subulata

Desert Milkweed

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Herbaceous upright succulent grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 3'. Basically leafless, gray green stems provide a strong vertical accent for landscapes. White flowers borne in clusters spring to fall. Accepts reflected sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert. Butterfly and hummingbird attractor. Larval food of the Monarch Butterfly.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.