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Antelopehorn Milkweed

Antelopehorn Milkweed

Asclepias asperula

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8bZone 10b

Antelopehorn Milkweed is a native wildflower with distinctive waxy, star-shaped pink or purple flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal water once established, making it ideal for xeriscape gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 8bZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8b to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwest United States (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona)

Native to: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona

Function & Care

pollinator nectarymedicinal

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with