Asclepias erosa - Desert Milkweed (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation cuneatus and possibly C

cuneatus and possibly C

It has attractive grey-green foliage

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Southern Mojave Desert

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Asclepias erosa - Desert Milkweed (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation cuneatus and possibly CNative 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