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Whorled Milkweed
Native wildflower
Native wildflowerAsclepias verticillata
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–9
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- Low water
- Perennial
Overview
Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is a perennial native wildflower. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9. Prefers full sun.
Planting
Direct sow in fall for winter stratification, or start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost with 6-8 weeks cold stratification
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to sandy, loamy, or rocky soils; tolerates dry conditions. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-30 days.