Whorled Milkweed

Asclepias verticillata Whorled Milkweed can bloom anytime between July and September, which is later in the year than many other Milkweeds. Clusters of approximately 20 white to greenish-white flowers bloom near the top of each plant. The nectar of the flowers attracts many kinds of insects, including long-tongued bees, short-tongued bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, skippers and beetles. Like all members of the Asclepias genus, Asclepias verticillata is a larval host plant for monarch butterflies. All Asclepias species are poisonous to human and animals in large quantities, however are essential to restoring Monarch butterfly populations.   Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates part shade, especially in Texas. Best in sunny locations with sandy loams. Drought tolerant once established. Will self-seed in the landscape if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open. Likes hot dry soils, but tolerates moist garden soils. Plants wi