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Narrow-leaf Milkweed

Narrow-leaf Milkweed

Asclepias fascicularis

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8aZone 11b

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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
Family
Apocynaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California and northwestern Mexico

Native to: California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
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N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with