species 19,515 observations
Narrowleaf Milkweed
Asclepias fascicularis
Field notes
Asclepias fascicularis is a species of milkweed known by the common names narrowleaf milkweed and Mexican whorled milkweed. It is a perennial herb that grows in a variety of habitats.
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149
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Monarch, Gray Buckeye, Queen, Clio Tiger Moth
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large Milkweed Bug, Small Milkweed Bug, Notocyphus dorsalis, American Winter Ant
18
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Great Golden Digger Wasp, Thisbe's Tarantula-hawk Wasp, Gray Hairstreak, Western Tiger Swallowtail
125
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.