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Growth habit: Forb/herb (Source: USDA Plants)

Duration (Annual/Perennial): Perennial (Source: USDA Plants)

Family: Apocynaceae

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Bloom Color: White , Yellow (Source: wildflower.org)

Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec (Source: wildflower.org)

USA: AZ , CA , NV (Source: wildflower.org)

Native Distribution: S. AZ, s.e. CA & n.w. Mex. (Source: wildflower.org)

Native Habitat: Dry slopes, mesas, plains & desert washes to 3000 ft. (Source: wildflower.org)

Water Use: Low (Source: wildflower.org)

Light Requirement: Sun (Source: wildflower.org)

Soil Moisture: Dry (Source: wildflower.org)

Soil Description: Dry, rocky or sandy soils. (Source: wildflower.org)

Conditions Comments: Shade tolerant under desert conditions. (Source: wildflower.org)

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This independent plant requires little care and is valued for its landscape aesthetics, such as, poolside, outstanding by itself, habitat for butterflies, and patio. To help the desert milkweed rejuvenate simple cut it back before the winter seasons. Watch out for potential problem like aphids and excessive watering. (Source: UofA Arboretum)