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Asclepias Species, Mojave Milkweed

Asclepiasnyctaginifolia

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)
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Species
nyctaginifolia (nik-taj-in-i-FO-lee-a)
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Synonym
Asclepias wrightii
Podostemma nyctaginifolium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Danny112596
Los Fresnos, TX (Zone 10a) | December 2008 | positive

This is a GREAT plant for butterflies! The photo is not correct. That photo is of Zizotes Milkweed.

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