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Narrow-leaf Milkweed

Narrow-leaf Milkweed

Asclepias fascicularis

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8aZone 11b

A native California milkweed with narrow, linear leaves and clusters of small pink to white flowers that attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for water-wise gardens and wildflower meadows.

Overview

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

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 8aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California and northwestern Mexico

Native to: California

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed