Whorled Milkweed
Asclepias verticillata
This pale green-white milkweed is a host plant for monarch caterpillars and ideal for dry, sunny and part shade areas. Thin leaves arranged in whorls adorned with tiny fragrant blooms late in the season, providing nectar for a variety of butterflies and bees through early fall.
Grows To:
1-3 Ft
Spread:
1-2 Ft
Blooms
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,
Part Shade
Soil Moisture:
Medium ,
Dry
Soil Description:
Clay,
Sand,
Rocky
Attracts:
Caterpillars,
Native Bees,
Bumblebees,
Beneficial Insects,
Hummingbirds,
Monarchs
Resistant to:
Deer
Fragrant Flowers:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
No