plant profile

Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) blooms later than most milkweeds and often blooms into September. Whorled Milkweed is an upright, unbranched plant with whorls of long, finely textured needle-like leaves. The flowers are small creamy-white clusters. The blossoms give way to smooth seed pods in the fall.

 

Plant Type: Perennial

Mature Size: 1 – 3 feet

Roots: Rhizomes

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time: May – September

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, and Sand

Soil Texture: Well Drained

Water Needs: Low

Maintenance: Low