Arizona milkweed
Arizona milkweed
Asclepias angustifolia
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
NA
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
3500
Max elevation:
7000
Counties:
Cochise County,
Pima County,
Santa Cruz County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
No pretreatment needed
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
NA