Welsh's milkweed
Welsh's milkweed
Asclepias welshii
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
NA
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
5000
Max elevation:
6500
Counties:
Apache County,
Coconino County,
Navajo County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
dependent on multiple heavy rains
Reproduction:
Low
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
Moderate
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:
Not commonly available
Notes:
threatened species and has successful greenhouse germination
Citations:
Palmer 2001, Palmer 1999, Bartow 2003