Asclepias erosa - Desert Milkweed (Plant) staff discount Cold Hardy to 32 degrees

Cold Hardy to 32 degrees F Distribution Peninsular Ranges

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Asclepias erosa - Desert Milkweed (Plant) staff discount Cold Hardy to 32 degreesNative to our deserts, this milkweed is recommended for gardens from Palmdale to Mojave to the southern Sierra. Milkweeds are the only food source for Monarch caterpillars. Caution: all parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Apocynaceae Species Name Asclepias erosa Common Name Desert Milkweed Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream Flowering