Asclepias linaria
Threadleaf Milkweed
Description
A low hardy shrub from 1-3' in height with white flowers that are reminiscent of milkweed.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Poisonous
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.