Asclepias verticillata, the whorledmilkweed, eastern whorledmilkweed, or horsetail milkweed, is a species of milkweednative to most of eastern North America and parts of western... WhorledMilkweed is a native perennial wildflower in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) family found in the sandhills, thin woodlands and barren outcroppings in all areas of NC and most of the US... Natives for Gardening. Native Gardening Overview. Native Landscape Care Calendar. Common Weeds in Native Plant Gardens. Seed and Seedling Information. Whorledmilkweed, in comparison with most other nativemilkweeds, has a small stature that does not attract immediate attention in a garden or woodland setting. Whorledmilkweed is an easy, low-maintenance choice for native and pollinator gardening. Just be aware of the toxicity of the sap if you have children or pets that will be in the garden. WhorledMilkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is a native wildflower that grows 1–3 feet tall in dry to mesic soils and full sun. Asclepias verticillata (whorledmilkweed) is a shorter milkweed with needle-like foliage and a delicate look. A host for monarchs, it spreads quickly in optimal conditions. A native plant in Minnesota, whorledmilkweed can help butterflies and bees, and prevent rabbits. Range of WhorledMilkweed in the United States and Canada. Habitat. Hosted Insects. Other Supported Wildlife. Frequently Asked Questions about WhorledMilkweed. Whorledmilkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is one of the smaller, more delicate nativemilkweeds. It is found in pinelands throughout much of Florida. WhorledMilkweed is a North American native meadow plant and the primary host plant for the Monarch butterfly. • Plant Type: Perennial • Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial • Soils: medium to dry • Bloom Time: July, August • Size: 1-2 feet in height. A Cape Cod native, but rare in Massachusetts. Drought-tolerant. WhorledMilkweed is a flowering perennial flower native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Asclepias verticillata, it will grow to about two feet tall by 0.5-1′ wide and bloom... BWSR Featured Plant. Name: WhorledMilkweed (Asclepias verticillata). Statewide Wetland Indicator Status: Plant Family: Dogbane (Apocynaceae). • GP: facu • mw: facu.
