Asclepias hallii

Also Known As

Hall's Milkweed

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Asclepias hallii plant details

Asclepias hallii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asclepias hallii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asclepias hallii

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extremely rare in the trade, this Monarch butterfly host & nectar source displays lovely smallish deep pink flowers in clusters on upright stems above attractively veined blue-green oval shaped leaves. Native to the Western US (Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado & New Mexico) it will reach 3’ tall in rich, moist soil & attain lesser height in poor, drier, sandy soil. Not much info exists yet for this scarcely grown Milkweed – let us know how you like it! Summer bloomer.