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Desert Milkweed - Native GardenersDesert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
Desert Milkweed - Native GardenersDesert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
Desert Milkweed - Native GardenersDesert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
Desert Milkweed - Native GardenersDesert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
Desert Milkweed - Native GardenersDesert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
Desert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
Desert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
Desert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
Desert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
Desert Milkweed - Native Gardeners
$55.00
Note : During our spring season, preparation of materials for careful packaging of plants before shipping typically takes 14 business days, in addition to the standard shipping times.

Asclepias subulata

Desert Milkweed, also known as Rush Milkweed or Cane Milkweed, is an evergreen perennial. It has striking vertical gray-green succulent stems that bear small linear leaves only after rain and are otherwise bare. From mid-spring to winter, small clusters of white flowers open from creamy yellow buds and provide nectar for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Desert Milkweed also serves as a food source for monarch and queen butterfly caterpillars. 

Native to the southwestern U.S., this perennial is drought—and heat-tolerant once established. It is the only evergreen milkweed native to the U.S. and thrives in full sun in sandy, well-drained soils. It does not have serious pest or disease issues. 

Desert Milkweed is slightly poisonous, and its sap is a skin irritant. It is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, but it is a vital plant for butterfly gardens.

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Height: 2'-4'
Spread: 2'-4'
Bloom: April-December
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 9, 10, 11
Origin: Southwestern U.S., Northern Mexico

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