Arizona Milkweed. Asclepias angustifolia, Milkweed Family: ( Asclepiadaceae ), Arizona Milkweed. Also called: Narrow Leaf Milkweed, Talayote. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. 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. Quick Notes: 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. Flowering Time: April - May. Leaves: The leaves are narrowly lanceolate. Found: Native of the USA (AZ). Also found in Northern Mexico: Sonora. Found in Southeastern Arizona. Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 �C (-40 �F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 �C (-35 �F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 �C (-30 �F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 �C (-25 �F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 �C (-20 �F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 �C (-15 �F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 �C (-10 �F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 �C (-5 �F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Elevation: Normally at 3,800 - 6,000 Feet. We have seen it growing at 2,700 feet. Our photos were taken at about 2,700 feet. Habitat: Arizona, sycamore - velvet ash, fremont cottonwood, riparian, decidueous, woodlands. An ideal xeriscape landscape plant in Arizona. Miscellaneous: Excellent Xeriscape Landscaping Plant. Flowering Photos Taken Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. April 19, 2008.

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