Asclepias californica - California Milkweed

Deciduous perennial to 3 ft tall by 3 ft wide. Beautiful plant covered in hairy, silvery leaves with dark purple flower clusters late spring into summer. Host plant for the Monarch butterfly. Plant in multiples and alongside other pollinator-attracting plants for best effect. Full sun. Low water. Prefers faster draining soils, tolerates clay soils. Hardy to 5ºF