Asclepias fascicularis (Narrowleaf Milkweed)
Coast, Foothill, Mountain, Desert/Transition
Asclepias fascicularis, commonly known as Narrowleaf Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to western North America. It is characterized by slender, lance-shaped leaves arranged in whorls along the stem. During late spring to summer, the plant produces clusters of small, pale pink/cream to light green flowers that attract various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Following the flowering period, elongated, narrow seed pods develop, containing numerous seeds with silky attachments for wind dispersal. Narrowleaf Milkweed is vital for supporting pollinator populations, especially monarch butterflies, as it serves as a host plant for their caterpillars. It is an ideal addition to wildlife gardens, butterfly habitats, or native plant landscapes, contributing to biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Asclepias fascicularis (Narrowleaf Milkweed)
Size Information
Plantlets:
10 unrooted plantlets sterile in media, contained in an 8-ounce vessel. Ideal for potting into seedling trays for acclimation to nursery conditions or for subculturing to multiply stock.
Plug:
Juvenile plants rooted and acclimated in a 72-cell Jiffy Preforma tray. Perfect for up-potting into nursery pots or for planting directly in the ground. Sold by the tray or as individual units.
Pot:
Mature, soil-established plants in 3" x 8" nursery pots. Ideal for landscape installations where larger, established plants are needed.
Seeds:
High-germination-rate seeds available in packets. 1 packet covers a 10' x 10' area. Bulk seed quantities for larger projects are available upon inquiry.
