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Arizona Milkweed, Asclepias angustifolia Photos Taken Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. April 19, 2008.

Arizona Milkweed Asclepias angustifolia	Arizona Milkweed Asclepias angustifolia
Arizona Milkweed Asclepias angustifolia	Arizona Milkweed Asclepias angustifolia

Arizona Milkweed Asclepias angustifolia, Milkweed Family: ( Asclepiadaceae ), Arizona Milkweed. Also called: Narrow Leaf Milkweed, Talayote. Arizona Milkweed is a perennial, growing to 2 - 3 feet tall and 2 1/2 to 3 feet wide that is native to arizona. If growing this plant as a xeriscape, water regularly; do not overwater Bees, birds, and butterflies are attracted to it. Especially Monarchs. Height: Perennial growing to 2 - 3 feet tall and 2 1/2 to 3 feet wide. Flowers: The flowers in clusters that are white to cream in color. Blooming Time: April - May. Leaves: The leaves are narrowly lanceolate. Found: Native to Arizona. Elevation: 3,800 - 6,000 Feet. Habitat: Arizona, sycamore - velvet ash, fremont cottonwood, riparian, decidueous, woodlands. An ideal xeriscape landscape plant in Arizona. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. April 19, 2008.

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