Succulents & Accents
Desert Milkweed
Asclepias subulata
Strong vertical accent and important butterfly host plant. Also try A. linaria.
The Basics
Type: Succulents & AccentsSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 20°FWater: Very LowNative to Mohave and Sonoran DesertsGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 4'Mature Width: 4'Mature Form: Upright, openFoliage
EvergreenColor: Gray-greenTexture: CoarseWildlife
Bees Butterflies Other pollinatorsFlowers
Flower Color: White clustersSeason: Spring to fallComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: NoneAttracts Wildlife
Native
Pool Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Carol Ward
Photo By: Carol Ward