Asclepias fascicularis - Narrowleaf Milkweed (Seed)

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 Species Name Asclepias fascicularis Common Name Narrowleaf Milkweed Plant Type Perennials Height by Width 4ft. x 5ft. Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months May, June, July, August, September, October Sun Exposure Inland-Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Sowing Season Spring/Summer Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy Seeds Per Packet 270 * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination