Pine-Needle Milkweed
Asclepias linaria
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
5 × 4 |
| Flowering Season | February-December |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 10-15 °F (will defoliate around 25 °F) |
| Leaf Description | Pine-needle like |
| Fruit | A dry capsule that stays on the stalk. Seeds are windborne on cottony plumes. |
| Longevity In years |
5 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1000-6000 ft. |
| Description | Asclepia linaria is a tough milkweed that performs best with very good drainage. This species can produce abundant stems with dense, evergreen foliage. Of the 32 milkweed species in Arizona this one contains the highest levels of cardiac glycosides, which are the chemicals that deter insect grazing on milkweed plant. Although Monarch and Queen caterpillars can tolerate these chemicals to a large degree, the high concentrations in this plant make it less effective as a larval food source for these butterflies, though still a very good nectar source. |
