Western native milkweed found across the state of Oregon. Like other milkweeds, Asclepias fascicularis is a host plant for butterflies and provides an invaluable nectar source to butterflies, bees, other insects, and hummingbirds.

As the name implies, the leaves of Asclepias fascicularis are more narrow than other species, but with some light spring pruning, the plant can be grown as a small bush and looks lovely in a garden setting.
Prefers well drained soil, full sun, light summer watering as needed, and dislikes root disturbance.

Covered in bunches of pink umbels in spring and summer and will go dormant during winter. Very cold tolerant.

Water Use: Light to Medium

Light Requirement: Sun

Soil Moisture: Damp to dry

Soil type: Sand, clay, loam

Soil pH: 7-9

Drought Tolerance: High

Herbaceous perennial

Special attributes: Larval host for butterflies, attracts beneficial insects, bumble bee plant, deer resistant.