CA

Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Blooms: May-September

Plant Height: 1-2 ft

Needs sunlight and dry or moist soil. Drought tolerant.

Antelope-Horns Milkweed (Asclepias asperula)

Blooms: March-October

Plant Height: 1-2 ft

Needs sunlight and dry or moist soil. Use medium water.

Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)

Blooms: May-September

Plant Height: Assume 1½-3 ft. Max. height 6 ft.

Needs sunlight and moist soil. Shade intolerant. Use medium water.

California Milkweed (Asclepias californica)

Blooms: May-July

Plant Height: Max. 3 ft

Drought tolerant.

NOTE: Grows best in central and southern California.

Mexican Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)

Blooms: June-September

Plant Height: 1-2½ ft

Needs sunlight and dry or moist soil. Drought tolerant.

Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa)

Blooms: April-October

Plant Height: 1-3 ft

Grows best in deserts/desert conditions. Needs sunlight. Shade intolerant.