Asclepias Subulata Desert Milkweed. Aphids often flock to the desert milkweed in late spring and can simply be sprayed. The white milky sap that oozes from cut stems contains rubber.
Each cream white flower has a reflexed corolla that reveals the inner parts a network of five shiny columns each. Leaves 2 inches long by 1 8 inch wide appear on new growth but soon drop. Description desert milkweed asclepias subulata has slender gray green stems that grow vertically to 4 feet from a woody base the plant s spread can reach 2 feet or more.
During the monsoon the stems produce a terminal cluster of bell.
Terminal clusters of cream to yellow flowers are heaviest in mid spring and are highly attractive to butterflies and nectar seeking insects. Houghton rd tucson arizona 85747 lydia says. Each cream white flower has a reflexed corolla that reveals the inner parts a network of five shiny columns each. Plant desert milkweed in a cactus garden or amongst other desert perennials such as penstemon dalea and globe mallow.