Asclepias subulata Seeds
Botanical name: Asclepias subulata
Common name: Rush milkweed
Rush milkweed is a common native milkweed in the Colorado Desert and in lower elevations in the Mojave Desert. In frost-free areas it can bloom year round. Its flowers attract numerous pollinators including native bees, tarantula hawk wasps, and an assortment of butterflies. Milkweeds are best known for their importance as a host plant for Monarch and Queen butterflies.
Family: Apocynaceae
Plant Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 4-5′ H x 3′ W
Flower Color: Cream
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Cold Tolerance: 30 degrees F
Wildlife Benefitted: Butterflies, native bees, wasps
Warnings: Toxic
Sowing Time: Spring
Pre-Treatment: None
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about .5 grams.
For questions regarding availability or special orders, please email seedbank@mdlt.org
