Asclepias fascicularis ( Narrowleaf Milkweed) Succulents Opening from soft pink buds

Opening from soft pink buds in late spring

red tubular flowers on stems to 2ft tall throughout spring and fall

Striking dark coral pink margins even in summer when most Phormiums fade

Humidity: Prefers increased levels of humidity but will tolerate normal conditions

ideal accent for mixed containers

Asclepias fascicularis ( Narrowleaf Milkweed) Succulents Opening from soft pink budsFull sun light shade (less flowers in the shade); water well first month and ignore. A perennial with 3ft tall stem and large, but narrow, 5 in. leaves, and a 5 in. or so flower cluster. It blooms in clusters of lavender or lavender tinted white flowers which have five reflexed lobes that extend down away from the blossom. The fruits are smooth milkweed pods which split open to spill seeds along with plentiful silky hairs. Can be quite drought