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Eastern Whorled Milkweed

Asclepias Verticillata

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Overview

Eastern Whorled Milkweed, Asclepias verticillata, is a perennial boasting narrow, whorled leaves and clusters of small, white to greenish flowers. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it grows 1-2.5 feet tall and spreads 1-1.5 feet wide. This milkweed species benefits pollinators and Monarch butterflies, adding ecological value to your landscape. Its minimalist form complements prairie-style designs and wildflower gardens. Hardy in Zones 3-9.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 3–11Type SucculentClimate Arid

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — pollinator gardens or borders

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — when planning the garden design; and they form in intricate umbels at the stem tips

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — Due to its moderate growth rate and modest size; white to greenish flowers

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — linear leaves are arranged in whorls; a North American native perennial

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — attracting a variety of pollinators including bees; is notable for its slender

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — white to greenish flowers

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata); favoring full sun exposure to part shade and

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 3–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Climate: Arid

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Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — pollinator gardens or borders

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — when planning the garden design; and they form in intricate umbels at the stem tips

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — Due to its moderate growth rate and modest size; white to greenish flowers

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — linear leaves are arranged in whorls; a North American native perennial

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — attracting a variety of pollinators including bees; is notable for its slender

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — white to greenish flowers

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata); favoring full sun exposure to part shade and

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — linear leaves are arranged in whorls

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — periodic evaluation for spread is recommended to maintain desired aesthetic and spatial balance

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — This milkweed species benefits pollinators and Monarch butterflies, adding ecological value to, image 31

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — remember that this milkweed is typically deer-resistant

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — a North American native perennial

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — white flowers in the garden

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — periodic evaluation for spread is recommended to maintain desired aesthetic and spatial balance; delicate

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — attracting a variety of pollinators including bees

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — Eastern Whorled Milkweed contributes to a garden's resilience and sustainability

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — when planning the garden design

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — especially as a host plant for the Monarch butterfly

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — Its minimalist form complements prairie-style designs and wildflower gardens

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — and they form in intricate umbels at the stem tips

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — typically with 4 to 6 leaves per node

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — is notable for its slender

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — favoring full sun exposure to part shade and well-drained soils

Photographs by 12 contributors

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Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Mark Fickett, CC BY 3.0 · source
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George F Mayfield, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Joshua Mayer (wackybadger), CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Choess, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Lucas NoBigDeal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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