Asclepias fascicularis - Narrowleaf Milkweed (Plant)

One of our locally native species. It has bright green foliage and intricate flower clusters. Spreads to form small colonies. Milkweeds are the only food source for the Monarch and Striated Queen caterpillars. Caution: all parts toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Apocynaceae Species Name Asclepias fascicularis Common Name Narrowleaf Milkweed Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months May, June, July, August, September, October Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 4ft. x 5ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Spreading, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Throughout California (except North Coast, Central Coast, and South Coast); to WA, UT, Baja CA Natural Habitat Dry ground, valleys, foothills; from 160' - 7,200' Specialty Features Butterflies/Moths Pollinato