Asclepias verticillata – Whorled Milkweed | 30 Seeds | Native Milkweed Wildflower | Monarch Butterfly Host Plant
$9.99
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Enhance your pollinator garden with Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata), a delicate native wildflower that plays an important role in supporting monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects. This milkweed species features fine, needle-like leaves arranged in whorls along slender stems and produces clusters of small white to greenish flowers.
Whorled Milkweed is an excellent host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars and attracts a variety of pollinators including bees and beneficial insects. Its airy growth habit makes it a beautiful addition to wildflower gardens, prairie plantings, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator habitats.
This hardy perennial adapts well to many soil types and thrives in sunny garden locations. It is a great choice for gardeners looking to support native wildlife while adding a unique native plant to their garden. You will receive seeds similar to those shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 30 Whorled Milkweed seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Asclepias verticillata
✔️ Fresh seeds for planting
✔️ Ideal for pollinator and butterfly gardens
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🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Whorled Milkweed
Botanical Name: Asclepias verticillata
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy or rocky soils
Watering: Low to moderate once established
Mature Height: 1–3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Possible but prefers open garden planting
💡 Care Tip:
Milkweed seeds often benefit from cold stratification. Refrigerate seeds in a moist medium for about 30 days before planting, or sow outdoors in fall for natural winter stratification to improve germination.
Asclepias verticillata – Whorled Milkweed | 30 Seeds | Native Milkweed Wildflower | Monarch Butterfly Host Plant
$9.99