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Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

  • Tough native perennial
  • Attractive seed pods
  • Intense fall color
  • Food source for butterflies

  • Category: Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 12-24 in
  • Spread: 8-12 in
  • Bloom Color: White
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Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Long Blooming
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer Bloomer
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asclepias verticillata

To care for the Asclepias verticillata plant, ensure it receives full sun and is planted in well-drained soil. Water the plant moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and consider pruning to encourage bushier growth and better flowering.

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