Zizotes Milkweed
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Also known as Zizotes Milkweed, Hierba De Zizotes, Side-cluster Milkweed, Longhorn Milkweed, Primrose Milkweed, Lindheimer's Milkweed
A native milkweed found in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. It has unique, but inconspicuous white flowers with long, slender hoods that elegantly extend beyond the stigmatic groove, flaring or bowing at the top. In bright sunlight, the upper leaves take on a lovely purple hue. Populations of this plant tend to be low in density and scattered, which makes it quite a hidden gem among milkweeds.
A host plant for the Monarch Butterfly caterpillar and the flowers are a nectar source for a variety of pollinators. All plants in the Asclepias genus are toxic to both humans other animals. However, they are crucial to Monarch Butterflies.
It flourishes in full sun and adapts well to sandy, dry soils. Requires little water once established. Even though it has shallow roots, it’s resilient, surviving periodic droughts and occasional mowing.
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Height: 1’-1.5’
Spread: 1’-2’
Bloom: March-October
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Zone: 7-9
Origin: Texas, Southwestern United States
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.
