Narrow Leaf Milkweed | Asclepias fascicularis

is a cornerstone of monarch butterfly conservation efforts, providing both larval food and nectar for adult butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Adapted to dry conditions, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, especially sandy or clay-loam types. Though slow to emerge, it rewards patience with graceful, slender leaves and clusters of soft pink to lavender flowers. Dies back in winter and re-emerges with spring warmth. A must-have for any wildlife-friendly California garden! This herbaceous perennial typically reaches 2 to 4 feet in height. Narrow leaves grow in whorls along upright stems, and the summer-blooming flowers are lightly fragrant and beloved by beneficial insects. The seed pods that follow are long, slender, and filled with silky-tufted seeds ready to catch the breeze. Height: 2–4 feet. Optimum Soil Temperature for Germination: 65°F–85°F Blooming Period: June–September. Germination: 14–30 days Sowing Depth: 1/8" - seeds need light to germinate. Packet contains 50 organically grown seeds, untreated, non-GMO. Grown, hand gathered and packed in California.