Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)
$10.00
Sold in 4.5″ (1 qt) pots
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil Moisture: Dry to medium
Bloom time: June to September
Height x spread: 1-2.5 ft x 1-2 ft
Flower: White clusters
Tolerate: Drought, dry soil
Attracts: Monarch butterflies, bees, beneficial insects
Resistance: Deer
Whorled milkweed is a smaller milkweed species and a favorite of bees and butterflies. As one of the milkweeds, the plant is a host to the monarch butterfly caterpillars. Whorled Milkweed is easy to grow in average, moist to dry, well-drained soils and flowers best in full sun but will tolerate some shade. It is resistant to deer, drought, and dry soils. Use this plant in naturalized areas, pollinator gardens, or meadows. It will spread by seed and rhizomes.
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