Asclepias Species, Narrow-Leaf Milkweed, Mexican Whorled Milkweed

This plant grows under some extreme conditions and seems to like sun, heat, drought and high wind. It grows at the edge of open fields n...Read Moreear the road in my area. It is easy to kill with too much water so water regularly for about a week or 2 to get settled then leave it alone!

It is a native wildflower here in the foothills of the Ozarks and I am glad to have it for the butterflies and bees who enjoy it.
...Read More It's growing in rocky, acidic soil in partilal shade and appears to be very drought and heat tolerant.
It doesn't appear to be invasive here and I plan on harvesting more seed this year and planting it out around the property.

I have been growing this asclepias for three years now. It does spread quite rapidly. However, that is no problem when you consider how...Read More many butterfly species that the larva feed on this plant (besides Monarchs). It depends on what your objectives are.

I bought this plant a few years ago and it is only just beginning to bloom this year. Planted in the drought-tolerant area in my garden, ...Read Moreits leaves blend in well with the other plants, and the blooms are amazing.