Asclepias angustifolia <br>ARIZONA MILKWEED
The Arizona milkweed is a species of milkweed native in the USA only to Arizona, but will grow elsewhere in zones 6-9. Native habitat consists of dry rocky soils, and includes riparian woodlands, floodplain meadows and canyons. It is considered rare in Arizona.
Multiple stems arise from a single crown producing flowers which are white-pink, with pink buds. Mature flowering plants can be grown in as little as three months!
This species is a known host plant to the Monarch Butterfly. Because it serves as a nesting ground for the Monarch's larvae, it is a vital component in preventing the extinction of these butterflies. It has been observed to be pollinated by small species of Carpenter Bees.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 6-9
Height: 20", 50cm
Location: Sun to part shade
Seeds per packet: 10
By Pamahon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97707599
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The Arizona milkweed is a species of milkweed native in the USA only to Arizona, but will grow elsewhere in zones 6-9. Native habitat consists of dry rocky soils, and includes riparian woodlands, floodplain meadows and canyons. It is considered rare in Arizona.
Multiple stems arise from a single crown producing flowers which are white-pink, with pink buds. Mature flowering plants can be grown in as little as three months!
This species is a known host plant to the Monarch Butterfly. Because it serves as a nesting ground for the Monarch's larvae, it is a vital component in preventing the extinction of these butterflies. It has been observed to be pollinated by small species of Carpenter Bees.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 6-9
Height: 20", 50cm
Location: Sun to part shade
Seeds per packet: 10
By Pamahon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97707599
