Description
| Botanical name | Asclepias erosa |
| Common name | Desert milkweed |
Host plant for Monarch and Striated Queen butterflies. It grows 2-4′ high and spreads by rhizomes. The large, yellow-white flowerheads attract numerous pollinators. Dormant in fall/winter. Prefers full sun and deep, sandy, well-draining soils.
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Plant Type | Perennial herb |
| Mature Size | 2-4’H x 1-2’W |
| Flower Color | Cream |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Cold Tolerance | Hardy to 15F |
| Wildlife Benefited | Butterflies/Moths, bees |
| Warnings | Toxic |
| Sowing Time | Spring, Summer |
| Pre- Treatment | None |
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet contains 10 seeds
For questions regarding availability or special orders, please email seedbank@mdlt.org
