Asclepias californica | California Milkweed | 5 Seeds

Asclepias californica, also known as California milkweed, is a native perennial herb found along the western coast of the United States. This striking plant features clusters of delicate, pale pink to lavender flowers that bloom in spherical umbels, attracting various pollinators, especially butterflies and bees. Its lance-shaped, gray-green foliage serves as food for monarch butterfly caterpillars, making it an essential host plant in their life cycle. Asclepias californica typically grows up to 2 to 3 feet in height, with upright stems branching from a woody base. Thriving in sunny, well-drained soils, this drought-tolerant plant is an important component in native gardens, supporting local ecosystems and biodiversity while adding a touch of beauty with its colorful blooms and ecological significance as a vital habitat plant for butterflies.  Zones 7-10 Germination Germinating Asclepias californica seeds involves specific steps to encourage successful sprouting. To break seed dormanc