Butterfly Magic Milkweed

Asclepias subulata x albicans 'Butterfly Magic' PPAF

SKU #44664
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Discovered by Civano Growers from a group of naturally hybridizing Asclepias subulata and Asclepias albicans, this variety was found to be sturdier and fuller than most. Native to the Sonoran Desert, this pollinator plant is naturally heat and drought tolerant, with cream-colored flowers that butterflies love. Thick stems that rarely produce leaves lend a grass-like appearance. Perfect for desert wildlife gardens or rock gardens. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established, water once a month.
SIZE: Reaches 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeSpring into fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseHillside
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsDesert Willow (Chilopsis), Agave (Agave), Beardtongue (Penstemon), Prickly Pear (Opuntia)
Care InstructionsAt home in a desert climate, with rocky, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Once established, water once a month. Cut overgrown clumps to their base in winter to encourage new growth. Sap may irritate skin.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring into fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseHillside
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsDesert Willow (Chilopsis), Agave (Agave), Beardtongue (Penstemon), Prickly Pear (Opuntia)
Care
Care InstructionsAt home in a desert climate, with rocky, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Once established, water once a month. Cut overgrown clumps to their base in winter to encourage new growth. Sap may irritate skin.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.