Asclepias californica Grass partial shade Water Requirement Low

partial shade Water Requirement Low Soil Type Well draining Flower Color Red

The flowers are black and bloom in the summer

Plant with: Desert Willow

Too much moisture kills Grevilleas because their roots are attacked by phytopthora

Family Name Platiginaceae Species Name Penstemon eatonii Common Name Eaton’s firecracker Native to California Plant Type Perennial herb Height x Width 2-3’ x 2-3’ Growth Habit Upright Growth Rate Moderate Sun Exposure Full sun

Asclepias californica Grass partial shade Water Requirement LowCalifornia Milkweed A California Native milkweed that is the host of monarch butterflies throughout its entire life. The leaves are thick and woolly. The flowers are a dark pink. This milkweed can reach a height of up to three feet tall and wide. The Kawaiisu tribes of California ate California Milkweed as candy, when cooked, the milky sap is flavorful and chewy. Plant with: Madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Pines (Pinus sp.), Junipers (Juniperus sp.),