Narrowleaf Milkweed
Asclepias fascicularis
SKU
42789
Native to western North America, this easy care plant is a must-have in a wildlife garden. Clusters of lavender-tinted white flowers bloom above thin stems whorled with long, pointed leaves. Tolerates a variety of soils including sandy, clay, and saline. Ideal for naturalized areas, meadows, and borders. Drought tolerant. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, does not need water.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | as-KLE-pee-us fa-sik-yoo-LARE-is |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 2 ft to 3 ft. tall, 1 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic, Xeric |
| Landscape Use | Border, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Heat Loving |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, does not need water. |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Trumpet Vine (Campsis); Bee Balm (Monarda) |
Plant in full sun and mulch heavily. Water well the first month to establish. Can tolerate boggy soils in winter and dry periods of drought in summer, as well as salty coastal soils. Remove dried stems in late fall when they can easily break off at the ground, or leave as a nesting material for birds.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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