Asclepias erosa - Desert Milkweed (Plant)

Native to our deserts, this milkweed is recommended for gardens from Palmdale to Mojave to the southern Sierra. Milkweeds are the only food source for Monarch caterpillars. Caution: all parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Apocynaceae Species Name Asclepias erosa Common Name Desert Milkweed Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months April, May, June, July, August, September, October Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 2ft. x 3ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southern Sierra Nevada, San Joaquin Valley, Southwestern CA, White & Inyo Mtns, Deserts;