Whorled Milkweed, Asclepia verticillata
Whorled Milkweed Pods and Seeds
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WHORLED MILKWEEDBotanical Name: Asclepias verticillata
Plant Family: Asclepiadaceae Description: Whorled milkweed is a single-stemmed, unbranched perennial, 1-3 ft. tall. The narrow, linear leaves are whorled along the stem. Small, greenish-white flowers occur in flat-topped clusters on the upper part of the stem. Growing Conditions: Sun, Part Shade. Sandy, clayey or rocky soils. Because of its toxicity to livestock, this plant is considered a weed in range areas. Bloom Time: White , Green Bloom Color: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Attracts butterflies. Larval Host: Monarch Native Status: PA native, US native Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden. |