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NARROW LEAF MILKWEED
Asclepias fascicularis
AKA: Mexican Whorled Milkweed
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 16660)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 7-10 · Mature Height: 18-39 Inches · Mature Spread: 10-18 Inches
Buy Narrow Leaf Milkweed online. As with other species of this plant, it's a fantastic attractor for butterflies and their larvae, especially Monarchs. This perennial features very thin and narrow leaves that are topped with pinkish-lavender flowers in the summer months. An excellent plant for those looking to attract pollinators!
Family: Apocynaceae · Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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NARROW LEAF MILKWEED Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Habit*
| • | Upright Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Prefers Wet or Boggy Soils |
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rain Garden |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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NARROW LEAF MILKWEED Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Asclepias is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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