| Common Name |
California Milkweed, Round Hooded Milkweed |
| Latin Name |
Asclepias californica |
| Native Habitat |
Dry slopes below 3,500 feet in California |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Water |
Once or twice per month |
| Height X Width |
Maximum 3 feet X 3 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
Leaves contain toxic resinoids |
| Leaves |
Grey/white, fuzzy |
| Garden Suitability |
Moonlight |
| Ornamental Value |
Attractive deep purple flowers, grey/white fuzzy leaves |
| Nature Value |
Butterfly magnet |
| Native American Uses |
Leaves baked, eaten (not recommended) |
| Links |
|
| Images and data |
http://www.californiagardens.com/Plant_Pages/asclepias_californica.htm |
| Data |
http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Asclepias+californica |
| Images, distribution |
http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=739 |
| Distribution |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ASCA3 |
| Nursery, images, and
data |
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/1229.htm |
