Asclepias verticillata (whorled milkweed, eastern whorled milkweed, horsetail milkweed) is a species of milkweed native to most all of eastern North America and parts of western Canada and the United States.
Family:
Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
Height:
1 to 2 feet
Leaves:
Narrow, lance-shaped leaves whorled around the stem. Grow up to 3 inches long.
Flower:
White clusters of 10-20 flowers, up to 3 inches wide.
Bloom time:
July-September
Nicknames:
Horsetail Milkweed
Habitat:
Fields, prairies, roadsides
Wildlife Benefits:
Attractive to butterflies and bees.
Can I plant this in my garden?
Whorled milkweed grows best in sunny, dry gardens and grows well in poor soils where other plants may not.
References:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/whorled-milkweed
Family | Apocynaceae |
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Habit | Forb |
Origin | native |
Life cycle | perennial |
Flower | white |
Bloom time | (7) July, (8) August, (9) September |
*sites | Snail Lake |