Asclepias standleyi
Asclepias standleyi
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northwest
GBIF: A. L. Reina G.; T. R. Van Devender, D. J. Pinkava, J. P. Rebman, J. A. Emmett, A. M. Salywon, A. Flores M.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Asclepias
- Species:
- Asclepias standleyi
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, greenish-white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees, monarch butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Stratification improves germination rates but some seeds may germinate without it.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Should not need chilling