Whorled Milkweed
Asclepias verticillata
Description
Whorled Milkweed is a herbaceous perennial plant known for its narrow, needle-like leaves arranged in whorls around the stem. It is part of the milkweed family and is notable for its small, white flowers that appear in clusters at the top of the plant. It serves as an important host plant for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 1 to 3 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- June, July, August, September
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- White flowers