Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias Oenotheroides) is a perennial herb in the Apocynaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Asclepias oenotheroides is a perennial milkweed native to the southwestern United States, known for its fragrant green and purple-tinged flowers and importance to pollinators like Monarch butterflies.
Zizotes Milkweed
Asclepias Oenotheroides
Asclepias oenotheroides is a perennial milkweed native to the southwestern United States, known for its fragrant green and purple-tinged flowers and importance to pollinators like Monarch butterflies.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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