Narrow-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Low to moderate — tolerates drought once established
• Soil: Tolerates clay, sand, loam; very adaptable
• USDA Zones: 6–10
• Drought Tolerant: Yes

Orders ship within 2–3 business days.
Nationwide shipping available.
Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level
• Establishment Water: Water weekly for first 6–8 weeks
• Long-Term Care: Cut back dead stems in late winter; plant in groups of 3+ for Monarchs

• Attracts: Native bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps
• Host Plant For: Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) — essential larval host
• Deer Resistant: Yes — milky sap is mildly toxic to mammals
• Conservation Note: Critical for Western Monarch recovery — plant California natives, NOT tropical milkweed

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.
• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).
• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.