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Californica Asclepias Plant

18.95
  • - California Milkweed
  • - Height: 2-3 feet
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: June-August
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Californica Asclepias Plant
Plant Features

Californica Asclepias Plants produce pinkish-purplish flowers that contrast nicely with its thick, woolly stems. You will see pollinators all season long on this milkweed. It is a native to California and grows best in well-drained soils. 

Californica Asclepias Plant Care Instructions: Keep the plant well-watered for the first 3-4 weeks after transplanting. After that, only water if the plant starts looking droopy. Deadheading the first flush of flowers promotes additional blooms. If you don't want the plant to self-seed, remove all flowers once they are finished blooming. Plants can be cut back to the ground once they drop their leaves. Spring is a good time to fertilize.

Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil
Fertilizer When transplanted and then once every Spring
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 2-3 feet
Habit Spreading
Flower Color Pink, Purple, White
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Pollinator Garden, Woodland Garden
Plant Used for Edible, Educational Value
Critter Resistance Deer, Rabbit
Pet Friendly No
Plant Type Open-Pollinated
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