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Antelopehorn Milkweed

Antelopehorn Milkweed

Asclepias asperula

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8bZone 10b

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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
Family
Apocynaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwest United States (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona)

Native to: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with