Whorled Milkweed – Asclepias Verticillata

Description

This milkweed is so beautiful as a dried flower for arrangements. It grows to a height of 1 to 2.5’ tall, and about 2’ wide, and is a thin plant. It blooms from June thru September which is needed to feed the butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. The flower is a beautiful creamy white, very showy and the leaves are thing and lance-like. It will do well in drought and dry soil but does need moisture as well. They spread by rhizomes, but are not invasive, and should not be considered so.