Asclepias verticillata Whorled Milkweed

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

To view the natural range of Asclepias verticillata visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website. Listed as - Threatened in Massachusetts, Special Concern in Rhode Island
Whorled Milkweed

Cultivation Information Asclepias verticillata

Pronounced - ass-KLEP_ee-ass
Height - 1 to 2 ftFlower Color - WhiteBlooms - July - SeptemberSun - Full - Part Shade Perennial Hardy Zone - 3 - 9Soil - Average - Dry
Family - Asclepiadaceae
Seed Provenance Asclepias verticillata
Prairie Moon Nursery - 2010 - 2011, 2018 - Nodding Onion Gardens - 2012 - present - Suzanne Rafferty, Fairview Park, Ohio - 2014 - Roger Dahlin Baldwinsville, NY 2013
Wildlife Significance Asclepias verticillata

Host plant - Monarch Butterfly caterpillars
Nectar - Butterflies and Monarch Butterflies Attracts - Native bees, bumblebees and honey bees
Deer - Are not fond of this plant - milkweed is poisonous if eaten
For Detailed Information - Visit Illinois Wildflower website
Understanding Milkweed Plants
A Guide to the Milkweeds of Ohio - Natural Treasures , Ohio
Propagation Notes Asclepias verticillata
Stratifying Seeds
1. Zip lock plastic bag2. Few tablespoons of Vermiculite3. Dampen vermiculite - not soggy4. Store in refrigerator for 30 days Seeds require cold, moist storage in order to germinate
Ohio Department of Agriculture Nursery Inspection 2010 - 2023
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