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Whorled Milkweed
Asclepias verticillata
PerennialWhorled Milkweed
Asclepias verticillata
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Medium – Dry
Soil
Sandy, Loam
Size
1-3'
Bloom
White, Jul–Sep
Why Grow It
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
Blooms late summer when other milkweeds have finished — critical late-season Monarch fuel.
Needle-like leaves arranged in whorls give this milkweed a delicate, airy appearance.
Thrives in poor, dry soils where other milkweeds struggle to grow.
Wildlife Value
🦋
Late Monarch Food
Provides critical late-season nectar and host plant for migrating Monarchs
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Bee Diversity
Small flowers attract tiny specialist bees and beneficial wasps
Good Companions
🌾 Little Bluestem
⭐ Aromatic Aster
🌸 Showy Goldenrod
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun in dry to medium, well-drained soil
- Space 12–18″ apart; spreads by rhizomes to form colonies
- Avoid rich soils — performs best in lean, sandy conditions
Heads Up
Spreads by Root
Spreads quickly; may need containment
Plant Details
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