Narrowleaf Milkweed

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Botanical Name Asclepias fascicularis Also Known As Mexican whorled Milkweed Specifications Plant Type Native From USDA Zone Light Needs Watering Needs Leaves Life Cycle Avg. Matur e Size Growth Rate Bloom Time Flower Color HerbCA5 - 11Partial - Full SunRegularlyDeciduousPerennial2' Tall and 1' WideModerateSummer - FallWhite/lavender Asclepias fascicularis is commonly known as Narrowleaf milkweed or Mexican whorled milkweed and is a common host plant for Monarch butterflies in the Western US. This is one of the many milkweeds on which the female Monarchs will lay their eggs so the baby caterpillars can eat and grow. Show more