Whorled milkweed is one of the important species for endangered but beloved monarch butterflies, but it also attracts all kinds of pollinators. It is native to most of the U.S. and a great choice for native beds, meadows, and naturalized areas. As a native species, this milkweed is easy to grow and maintain. About Whorled Milkweed Whorled milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is a perennial wildflower that grows to one to two feet (30 to 60 cm) tall on a single, unbranched stem. Whorled milkweed leaves give the plant its common and specific name. The narrow, needle-like leaves are arranged in whorls around the stem. Each whorl contains three to six leaves. Whorled milkweed flowers are small, greenish white and multiple. They grow in clusters of 20 or more on terminal axils. The flowers bloom all summer, from June through September. They attract bees and butterflies and have a pleasant smell. Like […]
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