Asclepias fasicularis (Narrowleaf Milkweed) Seed Packet WW

This hardy perennial sports strap-like foliage up to 5 inches long, giving it a more delicate appearance than other milkweeds. Attractive flower clusters are a soft pastel pink and lightly scented. Just like its cousin, Showy Milkweed, this milkweed is a host plant and nectar source for the beloved but imperiled Monarch butterfly. It is also attractive to numerous other butterflies and pollinators. It has a bushy habit and spreads by rhizomes over time. Very tolerant of various soil types and adapts to the garden easily. Deer Resistant. Deciduous. Perennial Sun/Shade: Sun Zones: 5a to 10b Height: 24” to 36” Bloom time: mid-summer Habitat: Varied; moist to dry open, sunny places. Grasslands and prairies, open woodlands & forest openings.