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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 3–11Climate Arid
Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — is a perennial boasting narrow

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
3–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asclepiadaceae
Climate
Arid

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Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — Eastern Whorled Milkweed contributes to a garden's resilience and sustainability; thriving in full sun and
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) — remember that this milkweed is typically deer-resistant, image 50

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