Californica Asclepias
Californica Asclepias
Californica Asclepias
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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.
Common Names: california milkweed, butterfly weed
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.
Plant Characteristics
Mature Plant Size: 24-inches tall x 24-inches wide
Bloom Time: May, June, July, August
Habit: Upright
Flower Color: Purple, Pink, White
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Plant Needs
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Overwinter Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Soil Moisture: Moist to Dry
Tolerates: Sandy soil
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then once every Spring