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Monarch Magnet Pineleaf Milkweed
Asclepias linaria 'Monarch Magnet' PPAF
Pronunciation: as-KLE-pee-us lin-AR-ee-uh
SKU #44304
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide
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| Description | This naturally occurring variation of a Southwestern native was selected due to its denser growth habit, attractive form, and thick, white, ornamental flowers that are far showier than the species type. Long, slender leaves resemble the needles of a conifer. Perfect for desert wildlife gardens or rock gardens. Perennial; evergreen above 25°F. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Hillside |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Desert Willow (Chilopsis), Agave (Agave), Beardtongue (Penstemon), Prickly Pear (Opuntia) |
| Care Instructions | At home in a desert climate, with rocky, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Prefers afternoon shade. Water once or twice a month, weekly in full sun for best appearance. Pruning is not usually necessary, and severe pruning may kill the plant. Sap may irritate skin. |
| History | A naturally occurring variation of Asclepias lineria, a native to Arizona, California, and New Mexico. Discovered by Civano Nursery. |
Details
| Description | This naturally occurring variation of a Southwestern native was selected due to its denser growth habit, attractive form, and thick, white, ornamental flowers that are far showier than the species type. Long, slender leaves resemble the needles of a conifer. Perfect for desert wildlife gardens or rock gardens. Perennial; evergreen above 25°F. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hillside |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Desert Willow (Chilopsis), Agave (Agave), Beardtongue (Penstemon), Prickly Pear (Opuntia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | At home in a desert climate, with rocky, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Prefers afternoon shade. Water once or twice a month, weekly in full sun for best appearance. Pruning is not usually necessary, and severe pruning may kill the plant. Sap may irritate skin. |
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History
| History | A naturally occurring variation of Asclepias lineria, a native to Arizona, California, and New Mexico. Discovered by Civano Nursery. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.