Asclepias californica woodland and the South Coast

and the South Coast

Great for bank stabilization and sloping sites

sculptor extraordinaire

The Some stems and trunks should be pruned if they grow large in diameter and length

Asclepias californica woodland and the South CoastCalifornia Milkweed A California Native milkweed that is the host of monarch butterflies throughout its entire life. The leaves are thick and woolly. The flowers are a dark pink. This milkweed can reach a height of up to three feet tall and wide. The Kawaiisu tribes of California ate California Milkweed as candy, when cooked, the milky sap is flavorful and chewy. Plant with: Madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Pines (Pinus sp.), Junipers (Juniperus sp.),