Woollypod Milkweed
Asclepias eriocarpa
Anthony Valois
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Asclepias
- Species:
- Asclepias eriocarpa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
Native Range
United States: California
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), van Dyke bumble bee (Bombus vandykei), van Dyke bumble bee (Bombus vandykei)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained sandy or gravelly soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in open, sunny locations
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Collect seed/fruits immediately prior to or when fruit is completely ripe and dry on plant from mid-spring to mid summer. The plant is generally distributed in Nevada, California and northern Baja California in dry barren areas from 300-1900 meters.
Source: npn.rngr.net