Asclepias verticillata
Whorled Milkweed, Horsetail Milkweed
A short plant with fine leaves and creamy white flowers, whorled milkweed is a great choice for smaller pollinator gardens. It blooms later in the year than most milkweeds and is a monarch favorite.
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
Height: 2 ft
Spread: 9-12 inches
Bloom Time: June – September
Bloom Color: White
Natural Habitat: Glades, dry prairies, dry slopes, dry open woods, pastures, fields
Deer Resistant
Whorled Milkweed, Horsetail Milkweed
A short plant with fine leaves and creamy white flowers, whorled milkweed is a great choice for smaller pollinator gardens. It blooms later in the year than most milkweeds and is a monarch favorite.
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
Height: 2 ft
Spread: 9-12 inches
Bloom Time: June – September
Bloom Color: White
Natural Habitat: Glades, dry prairies, dry slopes, dry open woods, pastures, fields
Deer Resistant