Quick answer: Woollypod milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Dry, well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Aug |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Monarch host |
Milky sap toxic if eaten; keep from livestock
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Woollypod milkweed
Where is Woollypod milkweed native?
Woollypod milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa) is native to California. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Woollypod milkweed bloom?
Woollypod milkweed blooms Jun-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Woollypod milkweed need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Dry, well-drained. Mature height: 1-3 ft.
Is Woollypod milkweed good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Monarch host.
Is Woollypod milkweed deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Woollypod milkweed is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Is Woollypod milkweed toxic?
Milky sap toxic if eaten; keep from livestock.
Where can I buy Woollypod milkweed?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Asclepias eriocarpa by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Woollypod milkweed.
- Black sage Salvia mellifera
- White sage Salvia apiana
- Common manzanita Arctostaphylos manzanita
- Foothill penstemon Penstemon heterophyllus
- Coulter's Matilija poppy Romneya coulteri
- Elegant clarkia Clarkia unguiculata
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