12-24" tall, 12-24" wide. Whorled Milkweed also called Asclepias verticillata is an upright perennial with stems that have" whorled" needle-like leaves. Native to central and eastern North America this Asclepias likes drier conditions. Flowers bloom June through September in small white clusters. After blooming narrow seed pods open releasing seeds with silky strings distributed by the wind. Pods are also excellent additions to bouquets. Whorled milkweed is an important food source for Monarch Butterflies. The butterflies lay their eggs on the milkweed and the larve (catapillars) feast on the leaves. Once hatched, the butterflies consume the flower nectar for energy. Milkweed is easy to grow, and helps save the Monarchs.
Native Range for Asclepias verticillata (Whorled Milkweed) - AL, AR, AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM016245 AM014332 (Plant - 3" Pot) - Out of stock. AM015801 (Tray of 16) - Out of stock.
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Common Name | Whorled Milkweed |
Botanical Name | Asclepias verticillata |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Size | Up to 2" flowers |
Mature Height | 12-24" tall |
Mature Spread | 12-24" wide |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Leaves are linear, grouped in whorls. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet |
Advantages | Bee Friendly, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Native |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested! |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |