Asclepias erosa - Desert Milkweed (Plant) staff discount Inland provide afternoon shade or

Inland provide afternoon shade or locate on north- and east-facing slopes

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution North Coast Ranges

Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Spreading

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Channel Islands (Santa Cruz

Asclepias erosa - Desert Milkweed (Plant) staff discount Inland provide afternoon shade orNative to our deserts, this milkweed is recommended for gardens from Palmdale to Mojave to the southern Sierra. Milkweeds are the only food source for Monarch caterpillars. Caution: all parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Apocynaceae Species Name Asclepias erosa Common Name Desert Milkweed Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream Flowering