Desert Milkweed Asclepias subulata Asclepiadaceae
	Form: Shrub, Seasonality: Perennial, Deciduous Size: 5 ft tall by 3 ft wide Leaves: Green strap-like, fall off leaving bare stems Flowers: Clusters of yellowish or cream flowers Fruit: seed pod Stems: gray- green, upright, segmented Range/Origin: SW USA; Northwestern Mexico Hardiness: USDA: 9-11, 20°F Comments: Low litter, No thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: · Exposure: Full to partial sun, tolerates reflected heat · Water: Low · Soil: Well drained · Propagation: Seeds, or cuttings · Maintenance: Minimal, fall cleanup
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