Asclepias erosa - Desert Milkweed (Plant) staff discount light shade inland

light shade inland

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution North Coast Ranges

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Channel Islands (Santa Cruz

introduced in 1974 by Ken Taylor

Cold Hardy to 32 degrees F Distribution Peninsular Ranges

Asclepias erosa - Desert Milkweed (Plant) staff discount light shade inlandNative to our deserts, this milkweed is recommended for gardens from Palmdale to Mojave to the southern Sierra. Milkweeds are the only food source for Monarch caterpillars. Caution: all parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Apocynaceae Species Name Asclepias erosa Common Name Desert Milkweed Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream Flowering