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    Asclepias subulata

    Also Known As

    • Desert Milkweed
    • Rush Milkweed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Asclepias subulata plant details

    Asclepias subulata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Asclepias subulata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asclepias subulata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun, Reflected Heat. Outdoor. Creamy Yellow.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Asclepias subulata plant

    How to Grow Asclepias subulata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Asclepias asperula

    aka Antelope Horns, Spider Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Asclepias curassavica

    aka Blood Flower, Mexican Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Asclepias curassavica flower by Far Out Flora
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    Asclepias erosa

    aka Desert Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Asclepias erosa flower by Stan Shebs
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    Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold'

    aka Mexican Butterfly Weed, Scarlet Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold' flower by Stan Shebs
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    Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'

    aka Cinderella's Pink Swamp Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' by Grace Peterson
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