whorled milkweed
Asclepias verticillata (whorled milkweed)
| Botanical Name | Asclepias verticillata |
| Common Name | whorled milkweed |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 1-2.5ft x 1-2ft (30-75cm x 30-60cm) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Native to Chicago Region. Provides food for Several Host-Specific Species Including the Monarch Butterfly. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate |
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