Asclepias linaria (Pine-Needle Milkweed) is an upright subshrub with many erect or ascending stems bearing soft, finely textured, pine needle-like leaves, 1-2 in. long (2-5 cm), along their length. From winter to fall, small clusters of lightly fragrant, creamy-white flowers are borne at the stem tips. They are a great nectar source for butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects. The blossoms give way to tear-shaped seed follicles that open to release their white plumed seeds. Native to the Southwestern U.S., this perennial wildflower is drought and heat-tolerant and makes an attractive desert landscape plant with its interesting shape and unusual flower clusters that attract butterflies and other insects.

Milkweed plants are critical to monarch butterflies' survival, whose population in North America has plummeted by 90% in the last 20 years. By planting milkweed in your own garden, you can help reverse the fortune of these beautiful insects!

• Grows up to 2-5 ft. tall (60-150 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
• Thrives in full sun or part shade in well-drained soils. Water infrequently to occasionally. Drought tolerant once established.
• A vital ingredient of butterfly gardens, meadows, or prairies. Perfect for the sunny dry garden.
• No serious pest or disease issues.
• Propagate by seed.
• This plant is slightly poisonous and its sap is a skin irritant.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Native to California, Arizona, and New Mexico.