Desert Milkweed Plant. The white milky sap that oozes from cut stems contains rubber. This milkweed is native to california nevada and arizona.
The white milky sap that oozes from cut stems contains rubber. This hardy perennial grows from 48 60 tall and blooms from june until september. For gardeners in the southwest u s desert milkweed or asclepias sublata is a native and will also attract monarchs in that area.
The white milky sap that oozes from cut stems contains rubber.
Desert milkweed is a regal vase shaped perennial with grey green stems. Another common name is rush milkweed. Plant desert milkweed in a cactus garden or amongst other desert perennials such as penstemon dalea and globe mallow. The best way to keep this plant from flowering is to fertilize it or water it more than once every two weeks.