Desert Milkweed
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Desert Milkweed, often called Rush Milkweed or Cane Milkweed, is a beautiful evergreen perennial that brings life to your garden. This plant showcases striking vertical gray-green succulent stems adorned with small linear leaves that delightfully sprout only after rain, keeping the plant looking neat and tidy. From mid-spring to winter, you can enjoy small clusters of lovely white flowers that unfold from creamy yellow buds, offering sweet nectar to butterflies, bees, and all sorts of pollinators. Plus, it's an essential food source for the caterpillars of the monarch and queen butterflies.
Native to the southwestern U.S., this hardy perennial is resilient and can handle both drought and heat once it's settled in. Remarkably, it’s the only evergreen milkweed native to the U.S. and flourishes in full sun, especially in sandy, well-drained soils. You'll be happy to know it rarely has serious pest or disease problems, making it an excellent choice for your garden.
However, while Desert Milkweed supports our fluttering friends, it is slightly poisonous. Be mindful that its sap can irritate the skin, and it may be toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Nevertheless, this plant plays a vital role in creating a butterfly haven in your backyard.
Height: 2'-4'
Spread: 2'-4'
Bloom: April-December
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 9, 10, 11
Origin: Southwestern U.S., Northern Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
