Rush Milkweed
Asclepias subulata
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Butterflies, Tarantula Hawk Wasps |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
3 × 4 |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | All Year |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Leaves very narrow and long; they are usually shed before the plant blooms. |
| Fruit | A dry capsule that stays on the stalk. |
| Longevity In years |
5 |
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| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Description | An extremely drought and heat tolerant milkweed which thrives in well draining soil. The plant has virtually no leaves at maturity; its tough clumps of green stems carry out the photosynthesis it needs to thrive. This plant is an excellent addition to a cactus and succulent garden. Also makes a good planting for areas with extreme exposure and reflected heat. |
