Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) is a perennial forb native to Western US states (such as California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Idaho) that can thrive in USDA Zones 6–10. Reaching a mature height of 2–4 feet with an upright, rhizomatous spreading growth habit, it features narrow, linear green leaves arranged in whorls along the stem and produces greenish-white to pale pink star-shaped flower clusters. It thrives in dry to moist fields, ditches, roadsides, and foothill slopes in full sun and is ideal for monarch butterfly caterpillar forage, highway pollinator corridors, and habitat restoration.
Narrowleaf Milkweed) is a perennial herb that grows between 1 to 3 feet tall. It is important for its role in providing habitat for monarch butterflies. This plant prefers full sun and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.
Species Attributes
Seeds Per lb
Growing Region
Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest, California
Native
Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest, California
Life Form
Forb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Medium
Mature Height
1-3 ft
Flowering Season
Spring, Summer
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
White
Bunch/Sod
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