Bract Milkweed (Asclepias Brachystephana) is a perennial herb in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Asclepias brachystephana, commonly known as bract milkweed, is a native perennial plant known for its clusters of light pinkish-purple flowers and its importance to pollinators such as the Monarch butterfly.

Bract Milkweed
Asclepias Brachystephana
Asclepias brachystephana, commonly known as bract milkweed, is a native perennial plant known for its clusters of light pinkish-purple flowers and its importance to pollinators such as the Monarch butterfly.
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