Whorled Milkweed

Turning that dry, infertile spot in your yard into a fantastic show of color and filling it with the flutter of wings has never been easier! Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillate) is so much more than its name implies and can add texture and height to borders, native gardens, and pollinator paradises!

Whorled Milkweed grows from a single strong stem each spring. As summer takes hold, this flower will sprout clusters of small cream-colored florets. Each petite blossom also sports a buttery yellow center. All along the stem, there are slender, elongated leaves that curve downward in a gentle and elegant swoop. Together, this perennial is quite appealing to look at.

As pretty as the plant is, it hardly compares to the beautiful pollinators it will bring to your garden! Whorled Milkweed is a known favorite of Monarch butterflies! They lay their eggs on these leaves and eat them, create their cocoons on them, and then hatch to feed on the flowers as adults. You'll have these noble creatures visiting you from near and far as they travel. If you're a butterfly lover, this specimen is still a must-have!

Planting and Application:

Planting a few of these in your garden also ensures a consistent subtle perfume. The flower clusters are lightly fragrant from the time they bloom in the summer all the way until fall fully sets in. Growing about 3 feet in height and under 2 feet in width, these are tidy plants to include in any wildflower garden, cottage bed or border!

Ideal in cut flower gardens and especially useful for pollinator gardens! These host plants feed Monarch butterfly caterpillars and the flowers feed the adults. But not just the illustrious Monarch, but other butterflies and pollinators as well - even a hummingbird or two will stop by to visit! Delight kids by including these easy-care plants in your Children or Sensory gardens as well!

• Fragrant White Flower Clusters
• Unique Slender Leaves
• Attracts Butterflies
• Easy to Grow!
• Hardy Perennial for Beds, Borders & Pollinator Gardens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Whorled Milkweed is native to North America and can grow in a wide array of conditions. It grows best in well-drained soil somewhere it can bask in the sun for hours. It can, however, tolerate light shade. This Milkweed type isn't picky about the composition of the soil at all, in fact, this highly xeric plant prefers soil that other plants detest - as there is less competition for sunlight.

• Full Sun
• Low Moisture Needs Once Established
• Adaptable to Most Soil
• Prune Back in Early Spring
• Deer Resistant & Very Easy to Grow & Care For

There are few plants that attract butterflies, especially Monarch Butterflies, like the Whorled Milkweed! Add one to your garden today for a wondrous winged celebration each year! Order this beneficial perennial today from NatureHills.com!