Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Sometimes called Horsetail Milkweed, this plant has narrow, sessile-whorled leaves and small creamy white flowers the length of the unbranched stems. Handsome and tough. Food for Monarchs.

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: June, July, August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Drought Tolerant
    • Fragrant Flower
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Mound
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Umbel
  • Flower Height

    • 3" to 6"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg