Asclepias verticillata / WHORLED MILKWEED
Asclepias verticillata, commonly known as Whorled Milkweed, is a perennial that stands out for its unique, narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are arranged in a whorled pattern along the stems. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped white to pale green flowers in mid to late summer, which attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to butterfly gardens. The plant has a delicate, airy appearance with slender stems and a more open, upright growth habit, making it ideal for adding texture and movement to garden beds or prairies. Whorled Milkweed thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it a great choice for dry, sunny spots or meadows. With its pollinator-friendly blooms and distinctive foliage, Asclepias verticillata is a beautiful and beneficial addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - white
· HEIGHT - 12-30"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
Asclepias verticillata, commonly known as Whorled Milkweed, is a perennial that stands out for its unique, narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are arranged in a whorled pattern along the stems. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped white to pale green flowers in mid to late summer, which attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to butterfly gardens. The plant has a delicate, airy appearance with slender stems and a more open, upright growth habit, making it ideal for adding texture and movement to garden beds or prairies. Whorled Milkweed thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it a great choice for dry, sunny spots or meadows. With its pollinator-friendly blooms and distinctive foliage, Asclepias verticillata is a beautiful and beneficial addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - white
· HEIGHT - 12-30"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
Asclepias verticillata, commonly known as Whorled Milkweed, is a perennial that stands out for its unique, narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are arranged in a whorled pattern along the stems. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped white to pale green flowers in mid to late summer, which attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to butterfly gardens. The plant has a delicate, airy appearance with slender stems and a more open, upright growth habit, making it ideal for adding texture and movement to garden beds or prairies. Whorled Milkweed thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it a great choice for dry, sunny spots or meadows. With its pollinator-friendly blooms and distinctive foliage, Asclepias verticillata is a beautiful and beneficial addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - white
· HEIGHT - 12-30"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
